+1 on the longer rear stays. Yeah, 415mm stays are playful and easier to whip around. I've tried 425-435mm RC on hardtails and found they work better for what I ride -- better on the steep climbs, less rear wheel tuck on the steep downs, basically better all around at the expense of a small percentage of playfulness. It's still very playful overall, whatever you take that to mean
Feb. 22, 2019, 7:17 p.m. - UFO
+1 on the longer rear stays. Yeah, 415mm stays are playful and easier to whip around. I've tried 425-435mm RC on hardtails and found they work better for what I ride -- better on the steep climbs, less rear wheel tuck on the steep downs, basically better all around at the expense of a small percentage of playfulness. It's still very playful overall, whatever you take that to mean