All of those bikes would probably be fine with a 490mm fork, especially with a 29+ front wheel for “suspension.” That said, I’d be grabbing an RSD 510mm or going custom personally. If anything I’d like it a bit taller than sagged geo.
Haven’t seen a Timberjack in person. Or actually, any current (not steel) Salsa frame. The Fuse is a great looking machine in the same all-rounder geometry vein as the Chameleon. Specialized’s aluminum manufacturing and ride quality is excellent, so while I haven’t ridden a Fuse off-road I’d have high expectations.
Feb. 21, 2022, 1:32 p.m. - Andrew Major
All of those bikes would probably be fine with a 490mm fork, especially with a 29+ front wheel for “suspension.” That said, I’d be grabbing an RSD 510mm or going custom personally. If anything I’d like it a bit taller than sagged geo. Haven’t seen a Timberjack in person. Or actually, any current (not steel) Salsa frame. The Fuse is a great looking machine in the same all-rounder geometry vein as the Chameleon. Specialized’s aluminum manufacturing and ride quality is excellent, so while I haven’t ridden a Fuse off-road I’d have high expectations.