great article Andrew and timely for most of us as spring is knocking on the door. a good problem to have is that there are a handful of woke geo bikes with decent spec in the $3k range like the Ripmo AF and Jeffsy (and with a carbon frame).
it's a great principle to run what you brung and love it whilst occasionally upgrading for performance gains. my '17 stumpy is running well (topaz, lyrik, zees, plastic rims) but the newer stuff is tempting.... and i'm keeping my zee brakes and wheelset, no doubt.
i think the latest anti-squat kings from the boutique crowd are trying to offer the best of all worlds but they come with a hefty price tag (except the AF, not sure about Banshees latest but looking forward to reviews on the new Prime, etc.)
anyway, great read and comments!
Feb. 14, 2020, 2:46 p.m. - WasatchEnduro
great article Andrew and timely for most of us as spring is knocking on the door. a good problem to have is that there are a handful of woke geo bikes with decent spec in the $3k range like the Ripmo AF and Jeffsy (and with a carbon frame). it's a great principle to run what you brung and love it whilst occasionally upgrading for performance gains. my '17 stumpy is running well (topaz, lyrik, zees, plastic rims) but the newer stuff is tempting.... and i'm keeping my zee brakes and wheelset, no doubt. i think the latest anti-squat kings from the boutique crowd are trying to offer the best of all worlds but they come with a hefty price tag (except the AF, not sure about Banshees latest but looking forward to reviews on the new Prime, etc.) anyway, great read and comments!