I have been researching for a new frame (this bike cost less than most frames).Thanks for the helpful article and for the ride characteristics insight . I have ordered a Fluid A2 (Blue/copper), I mostly ride the Xc end of trail bike ,technical tight east coast xc or flow trail;no drops more than 3ft. I am going to replace stock with Trek integrated carbon bar stem ,XTR 4 pot brakes ,Fox 34 grip2 (130 mm )Next Sl wheels and Carbon crank with steel 30t ring ,xt shifter.Maxxis tires. You describe a simple,tough do it all bike and with my upgraded components I feel will suit where I ride perfectly for years and save 1200 grams .
Dec. 16, 2022, 7:24 a.m. - Mark Carson
I have been researching for a new frame (this bike cost less than most frames).Thanks for the helpful article and for the ride characteristics insight . I have ordered a Fluid A2 (Blue/copper), I mostly ride the Xc end of trail bike ,technical tight east coast xc or flow trail;no drops more than 3ft. I am going to replace stock with Trek integrated carbon bar stem ,XTR 4 pot brakes ,Fox 34 grip2 (130 mm )Next Sl wheels and Carbon crank with steel 30t ring ,xt shifter.Maxxis tires. You describe a simple,tough do it all bike and with my upgraded components I feel will suit where I ride perfectly for years and save 1200 grams .