Reflecting on these comments, I wonder if the common denominator is that we have an innate desire to avoid being under-biked. My Slash is my do-it-all bike simply because its abilities cover the full range of the riding I might do on any given day in the NW. Sure, everyone wants a +1 bike, and even if I could afford it, I can't really imagine choosing the 120mm travel bike a whole lot when the burly Slash is hanging right next to it. Even if I'm lugging around an extra pound or two over a appropriately-spec'd but shorter travel rig, I like the insurance policy of a Lyrik and Maxxis WTs.
Oct. 30, 2019, 7:53 p.m. - Dan
Reflecting on these comments, I wonder if the common denominator is that we have an innate desire to avoid being under-biked. My Slash is my do-it-all bike simply because its abilities cover the full range of the riding I might do on any given day in the NW. Sure, everyone wants a +1 bike, and even if I could afford it, I can't really imagine choosing the 120mm travel bike a whole lot when the burly Slash is hanging right next to it. Even if I'm lugging around an extra pound or two over a appropriately-spec'd but shorter travel rig, I like the insurance policy of a Lyrik and Maxxis WTs.