On the Niner note, not in this decade but going back one, I had a super light One9 with a (real) Easton Scandium tubeset that was the most beautiful riding hardtail I’ve been on. Road geo, yes. It broke way too soon, yes. It was noticeably a noodle, yes. But wow did it dance.
Unit is a great frame. I think the reason they’re more pleasant than Honzo with same yoke comes down to stay length as you note. Could also be the average Unit rider runs more supple tires.
It’s the neatest thing about the Enigma, I certainly expect the shorter rear ended to be harsher.
May 26, 2023, 5:47 a.m. - Andrew Major
On the Niner note, not in this decade but going back one, I had a super light One9 with a (real) Easton Scandium tubeset that was the most beautiful riding hardtail I’ve been on. Road geo, yes. It broke way too soon, yes. It was noticeably a noodle, yes. But wow did it dance. Unit is a great frame. I think the reason they’re more pleasant than Honzo with same yoke comes down to stay length as you note. Could also be the average Unit rider runs more supple tires. It’s the neatest thing about the Enigma, I certainly expect the shorter rear ended to be harsher.