You must have been looking at the Honzo (without any letters after), which is the base model complete build. The Honzo st has identical geo as the DL you tested, but available as frame only on their website, perhaps why you got the DL. Yeah, I like the ride feel while seated, but the fore/aft flex I can feel on fairly small drops and rock gardens doesn't have me searching out larger drops or flatter landings on it. But I couldn't tell you if it's from the fork (only a Mar Z2) or the frame. Rear end will get tire rub in certain situations, and a stronger wheel didn't change that so probably frame. But I'm nearly 240 lbs so one rider's ideal compliance is a fat guy's too flexy. I'm curious about a stouter hardtail.
Oct. 12, 2022, 11:23 a.m. - kcy4130
You must have been looking at the Honzo (without any letters after), which is the base model complete build. The Honzo st has identical geo as the DL you tested, but available as frame only on their website, perhaps why you got the DL. Yeah, I like the ride feel while seated, but the fore/aft flex I can feel on fairly small drops and rock gardens doesn't have me searching out larger drops or flatter landings on it. But I couldn't tell you if it's from the fork (only a Mar Z2) or the frame. Rear end will get tire rub in certain situations, and a stronger wheel didn't change that so probably frame. But I'm nearly 240 lbs so one rider's ideal compliance is a fat guy's too flexy. I'm curious about a stouter hardtail.