Vik mentioned the Sirius, and a.funks is talking Moxie, so I'll share my one-and-only here.
Big fork, big reach, big weight, and big fun.
In my many years of searching for Isildur's bane, I have landed on a few potential candidates (depending on the needs of the time), including a mid-2000's Norco Torrent, an early generation Salsa Fargo, a Giant STP, a couple of rigid single speeds, a Rootdown and a Titanium Surface.
After a bit of fit fiddling and adaptation, the Moxie has taken the crown out of left field. Indescribably smooth, comfortable, stable and inspiring both uphill and down. A reach to seat-tube/stand-over ratio that actually understands what hardtails need. Stack that keeps my neck and shoulders happy. Wheelbase to keep me planted - unless I don't wanna be.
Good fit = more comfort = more confidence = more speed = more fun = the one.
Feb. 21, 2022, 1:38 p.m. - Max Nodwell
Vik mentioned the Sirius, and a.funks is talking Moxie, so I'll share my one-and-only here. Big fork, big reach, big weight, and big fun. In my many years of searching for Isildur's bane, I have landed on a few potential candidates (depending on the needs of the time), including a mid-2000's Norco Torrent, an early generation Salsa Fargo, a Giant STP, a couple of rigid single speeds, a Rootdown and a Titanium Surface. After a bit of fit fiddling and adaptation, the Moxie has taken the crown out of left field. Indescribably smooth, comfortable, stable and inspiring both uphill and down. A reach to seat-tube/stand-over ratio that actually understands what hardtails need. Stack that keeps my neck and shoulders happy. Wheelbase to keep me planted - unless I don't wanna be. Good fit = more comfort = more confidence = more speed = more fun = the one. 