"I mostly ride downhill" 210mm travel bike that can pedal. Proof that enduro is the new freeride. Looks fast and fun as hell for those who like to pedal up fire roads and also ride a lot of shuttle/park. I used to ride a VP-Free for this reason, which was a great idea, poor execution, but maybe we're finally getting there?
I'm considering going down in travel from my 160/170, just for a little more pop and fun now that good geo is available on smaller bikes. I'm actually looking for more challenge so I don't have to ride at break neck speeds to get clicked into "the zone". But hey, cool to see folks pushing the envelope for how they like to ride. It's bikes like the Geometron and people like Paul that have pushed the industry so I can find a shorter travel bike that is slack and long.
Intrigued by that straight edge through center of grips method of setting stem length, especially with 12-16 sweep catching on. I roll back my Deity Blacklables because I can't (affordably) find a 12 sweep in 800mm and I needed + sweep due to elbow tendonitis from trail building. And now I just like the extra sweep. I've struggled keeping effective stem length consistent, and this method looks like the ticket.
Sept. 17, 2020, 9:31 a.m. - JVP
"I mostly ride downhill" 210mm travel bike that can pedal. Proof that enduro is the new freeride. Looks fast and fun as hell for those who like to pedal up fire roads and also ride a lot of shuttle/park. I used to ride a VP-Free for this reason, which was a great idea, poor execution, but maybe we're finally getting there? I'm considering going down in travel from my 160/170, just for a little more pop and fun now that good geo is available on smaller bikes. I'm actually looking for more challenge so I don't have to ride at break neck speeds to get clicked into "the zone". But hey, cool to see folks pushing the envelope for how they like to ride. It's bikes like the Geometron and people like Paul that have pushed the industry so I can find a shorter travel bike that is slack and long. Intrigued by that straight edge through center of grips method of setting stem length, especially with 12-16 sweep catching on. I roll back my Deity Blacklables because I can't (affordably) find a 12 sweep in 800mm and I needed + sweep due to elbow tendonitis from trail building. And now I just like the extra sweep. I've struggled keeping effective stem length consistent, and this method looks like the ticket.