I think so much of it is terrain-dependent. That it's why when folks are questioning my preference for long stays and long reach I always try to get an idea of where they ride. I've pedaled plenty of places where my custom geo choice would be more pumpy and playful (closer to the Chameleon) it's just on really chunky trails I think the sled makes riding more fun (and my bike much more capable).
It's HARD to go back and then after a few rides I get back on my V2 and everything just works.
I am running the Chameleon full-long now and that made a difference certainly. Next change is a faster-engaging rear hub to see if that helps with some of my issues (climbing and descending) where I'm trying to flow through jank and having issues with timing the application of power.
Dec. 6, 2021, 12:35 p.m. - Andrew Major
I think so much of it is terrain-dependent. That it's why when folks are questioning my preference for long stays and long reach I always try to get an idea of where they ride. I've pedaled plenty of places where my custom geo choice would be more pumpy and playful (closer to the Chameleon) it's just on really chunky trails I think the sled makes riding more fun (and my bike much more capable). It's HARD to go back and then after a few rides I get back on my V2 and everything just works. I am running the Chameleon full-long now and that made a difference certainly. Next change is a faster-engaging rear hub to see if that helps with some of my issues (climbing and descending) where I'm trying to flow through jank and having issues with timing the application of power.