So using that experience I designed the custom Myth and it has been so much fun It really has become my primary bike even when riding with folks that are on full suspension bikes (because honestly most peoples full suspension bikes are so clapped out its not much of an advantage anyways). It had all the things I wanted and some of the things I thought I wanted. The higher than in vogue bottom bracket drop at 40mm is one of my most treasured things and will absolutely make it to the next bike (relative to wheel size of course if I decide to change it from my primary 275), the head angle at 64.5 static is more than enough and I would consider going to 65 to get a bit more upright precision when climbing and less lean (though this may be solved with a longer CS). The biggest issue I have really is about seated pedalling comfort, at the time I initially put the numbers together I was not pedalling to the trails (about 45min on flat bike path one way). The straight post at 75.5 puts my seat (middle of the rails) only 5mm behind the BB at pedalling height. Its great for on trail riding but awful in most other circumstances. So I'm trying setback heads (I run a 9point8) and seats with longer rails but it seems to push the ETT out too much. I'm one of those weirdos with most of my height in femur length a hobbit like torso and normal arms length its really effin annoying for bike fit! Still my goal now is to get the cockpit feeling good for flat riding first and then base the rest of a future design around that for a more all around hardtail. I'm just not interested in owning a lot of specialized bikes anymore.
Re wheels for around here (slow technical) I like 275 if I lived anywhere with longer faster terrain 29 is great. I was not completely sold on mullet I just didn't see the benefit of the compromise over 275 front and back perhaps thats a hardtail thing though since I want most of the cush on the back?... Maybe I should try reverse mullet!? For hubs I have a love affair with P321's they are on all my wheel-sets quiet and nearly instant.
Regarding Victoria being worth it if we take Thetis and Hartland there is definitely a weekend worthy trip. Add in Sooke, Bear we can make it a long weekend. Moving north there's Cobble Hill and of course the Duncan hills you know already. Bring it! If you are willing to ride at my slow middle aged pace I'd be happy to give you a local tour any time. :)
Dec. 10, 2021, 10:42 a.m. - Michael
So using that experience I designed the custom Myth and it has been so much fun It really has become my primary bike even when riding with folks that are on full suspension bikes (because honestly most peoples full suspension bikes are so clapped out its not much of an advantage anyways). It had all the things I wanted and some of the things I thought I wanted. The higher than in vogue bottom bracket drop at 40mm is one of my most treasured things and will absolutely make it to the next bike (relative to wheel size of course if I decide to change it from my primary 275), the head angle at 64.5 static is more than enough and I would consider going to 65 to get a bit more upright precision when climbing and less lean (though this may be solved with a longer CS). The biggest issue I have really is about seated pedalling comfort, at the time I initially put the numbers together I was not pedalling to the trails (about 45min on flat bike path one way). The straight post at 75.5 puts my seat (middle of the rails) only 5mm behind the BB at pedalling height. Its great for on trail riding but awful in most other circumstances. So I'm trying setback heads (I run a 9point8) and seats with longer rails but it seems to push the ETT out too much. I'm one of those weirdos with most of my height in femur length a hobbit like torso and normal arms length its really effin annoying for bike fit! Still my goal now is to get the cockpit feeling good for flat riding first and then base the rest of a future design around that for a more all around hardtail. I'm just not interested in owning a lot of specialized bikes anymore. Re wheels for around here (slow technical) I like 275 if I lived anywhere with longer faster terrain 29 is great. I was not completely sold on mullet I just didn't see the benefit of the compromise over 275 front and back perhaps thats a hardtail thing though since I want most of the cush on the back?... Maybe I should try reverse mullet!? For hubs I have a love affair with P321's they are on all my wheel-sets quiet and nearly instant. Regarding Victoria being worth it if we take Thetis and Hartland there is definitely a weekend worthy trip. Add in Sooke, Bear we can make it a long weekend. Moving north there's Cobble Hill and of course the Duncan hills you know already. Bring it! If you are willing to ride at my slow middle aged pace I'd be happy to give you a local tour any time. :)