Perhaps not if you aren’t drawn to the lively nature, manoeuvrability and trail feel of a shorter travel bike. And I’d add versatility to that list. From my coddled bike media perspective I see this as a great second bike for someone who already has a bike that is at the upper end of travel for the terrain they ride. Other potential candidates would be riders who are so skilled that shorter travel keeps things interesting for their trails and riders whose terrain doesn’t call for more squish.
Feb. 17, 2022, 9:21 a.m. - Cam McRae
Perhaps not if you aren’t drawn to the lively nature, manoeuvrability and trail feel of a shorter travel bike. And I’d add versatility to that list. From my coddled bike media perspective I see this as a great second bike for someone who already has a bike that is at the upper end of travel for the terrain they ride. Other potential candidates would be riders who are so skilled that shorter travel keeps things interesting for their trails and riders whose terrain doesn’t call for more squish.