Nice article, wish there are more stories like yours! I had a fun summer with the Bartlett on my Capra29 but trail riding was compromised here in SE NYS (tight trails). I have a 38 on the way but am wondering if I would be better off with a Z1 coil or 36 converted to coil set at 170-180 travel.
With the DC on it, I don't reach for it much and I feel guilty looking at her in my garage. My last new 36 had the CSU swapped out under warranty too for creaking. If that happens with the 38 I'll fix it and sell it and either stick with the Bartlett or convert the 36 the bike came with to coil a la Smashpot.
Jan. 25, 2021, 12:47 p.m. - Sam Lee
Nice article, wish there are more stories like yours! I had a fun summer with the Bartlett on my Capra29 but trail riding was compromised here in SE NYS (tight trails). I have a 38 on the way but am wondering if I would be better off with a Z1 coil or 36 converted to coil set at 170-180 travel. With the DC on it, I don't reach for it much and I feel guilty looking at her in my garage. My last new 36 had the CSU swapped out under warranty too for creaking. If that happens with the 38 I'll fix it and sell it and either stick with the Bartlett or convert the 36 the bike came with to coil a la Smashpot.