2018 was a great year for GG Smashes. Such a fun bike. I'm glad I got a metal one before they stopped making them. FWIW I'm rocking RF carbon cranks on mine and they haven't killed me yet either. It was part of one of the build kits when I ordered. -1 deg WC headset and 160mm fork suits the bike nicely. I dig the coil and plush mode. Bike still climbs great and descends better. I'm a fan of the higher BB. Pedal strikes are just not happening and that's a beautiful thing. I know "All Mountain" has gone out of favour, but that's what comes to mind when I think of this bike.
I still hold out hope GG will make metal FS bikes again. I expect to be disappointed, but you never know.
My GF has a carbon Smash. While it's a nice machine I am not jealous.
Feb. 2, 2023, 10:12 p.m. - Vik Banerjee
 2018 was a great year for GG Smashes. Such a fun bike. I'm glad I got a metal one before they stopped making them. FWIW I'm rocking RF carbon cranks on mine and they haven't killed me yet either. It was part of one of the build kits when I ordered. -1 deg WC headset and 160mm fork suits the bike nicely. I dig the coil and plush mode. Bike still climbs great and descends better. I'm a fan of the higher BB. Pedal strikes are just not happening and that's a beautiful thing. I know "All Mountain" has gone out of favour, but that's what comes to mind when I think of this bike. I still hold out hope GG will make metal FS bikes again. I expect to be disappointed, but you never know. My GF has a carbon Smash. While it's a nice machine I am not jealous.