In this situation I’d be doubling down on reliability and ease of service. Back to being frustrated that there are no good, budget, simple single pivot (SSP) frames with great geo.
Add some cut outs in the bearing sleeve a la Guerrilla Gravity for easy removal with a punch and a basic press tool (home made, or Boca, or otherwise) has you covered for install.
I guess once you’re into Specialized money an Orange isn’t that expensive but it still seems like a hole in the market to me.
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I mean, assuming you can’t be happy with a hardtail where you are. Modern hardtail with great geo rocks.
April 25, 2022, 6:31 a.m. - Andrew Major
In this situation I’d be doubling down on reliability and ease of service. Back to being frustrated that there are no good, budget, simple single pivot (SSP) frames with great geo. Add some cut outs in the bearing sleeve a la Guerrilla Gravity for easy removal with a punch and a basic press tool (home made, or Boca, or otherwise) has you covered for install. I guess once you’re into Specialized money an Orange isn’t that expensive but it still seems like a hole in the market to me. ——— I mean, assuming you can’t be happy with a hardtail where you are. Modern hardtail with great geo rocks.