21/22 Bikes That Make Your Shorts Tighter.

[Danno]

I want your Yeti 575 to break so you have to buy a new bike.

You and me both. It's the only way I get a new bike before she gets a job. Though the budget in that event would probably be more like a 6 year old bike (which would still be an upgrade).

Being a Yeti, it's an absolute MIRACLE it hasn't already broken.

I did break the rear triangle many years ago, crash replacement charge.

[simple]

They made the 575 well. Too bad the suspension sucks and it is flexy noodle. Plus the old fox forx and the stock brakes are garbage.

[El Chupacabra]

Ha, I guess I wasn't clear. I actually am trying to list all the brands, just as an exercise, and this seemed a good thread to do it. I am not demoing anything and am not bike shopping. Just daydreaming of the day when my wife gets a job and we have money.

Rocky Mountain
NS
Orbea
Lynskey
Liv
Juliana
Terry
Moots
BMC
Bianchi
Ragley
On One
Cube
Jamis
Calfee
Salsa
Surly
Haro
Mongoose
Raleigh
Foes
Felt
Fuji

Or, you know... teh googlez will help you narrow it down:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ring_companies

[Danno]

Rocky Mountain
NS
Orbea
Lynskey
Liv
Juliana
Terry
Moots
BMC
Bianchi
Ragley
On One
Cube
Jamis
Calfee
Salsa
Surly
Haro
Mongoose
Raleigh
Foes
Felt
Fuji

Or, you know... teh googlez will help you narrow it down:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ring_companies

Updated my list. Some of those companies don't have FS bikes or even mountain bikes, but I included most of them. And your google like makes clear why I didn't go that route.

[Danno]

They made the 575 well. Too bad the suspension sucks and it is flexy noodle. Plus the old fox forx and the stock brakes are garbage.

I wouldn't know about the suspension sucking because it's all I know. I have XT brakes and those don't seem to be garbage? I did replace the Fox Float fork not long ago with a non-air fox fork.

[simple]

It does. You might get sore balls riding it. You should get a new bike for safety reasons.

[Danno]

That's why my balls are sore???

[blackalps]

I think that Propain looks awesome. but I just sold my 170 enduro. It pedaled well enough to use as a trail bike, but I'm not coming even close to using the bike to its full potential since my crash. Plus it was in its 3rd model year and will prob get an update soon, so I wanted to get rid of it while it was current model and I could still get my money back out of it.

Trying to decide what to get next. I thought about getting a gravel bike, but I have zero interest in riding on the road with cars, and I know I would just find it frustrating not being able to ride real single track if I wanted. Trying to decide between a hardtail or a 130-140 trail bike. Really want to dial it back and just work on skills and fitness and have fun rather than trying to be the fastest endurognarbro. A hardtail seems cool, and I'd like to keep the price down, but, I know my old man aches would appreciate the comfort of a FS. Highly doubt I'll be riding park next year, so really just want something for trails.

Kinda looking at the updated SC 5010, but since I don't work at a shop anymore, I'd rather be looking at DTC companies. I also usually ride 29, might try 27.5 for fun. Bird Aether has been suggested and gets good reviews, plus the price is great, but the reach is out of control long. Not sure about that one.

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[El Chupacabra]

Updated my list. Some of those companies don't have FS bikes or even mountain bikes, but I included most of them. And your google like makes clear why I didn't go that route.

Privateer
Grim Donut

[smartyiak]

I think that Propain looks awesome. but I just sold my 170 enduro. It pedaled well enough to use as a trail bike, but I'm not coming even close to using the bike to its full potential since my crash. Plus it was in its 3rd model year and will prob get an update soon, so I wanted to get rid of it while it was current model and I could still get my money back out of it.

Trying to decide what to get next. I thought about getting a gravel bike, but I have zero interest in riding on the road with cars, and I know I would just find it frustrating not being able to ride real single track if I wanted. Trying to decide between a hardtail or a 130-140 trail bike. Really want to dial it back and just work on skills and fitness and have fun rather than trying to be the fastest endurognarbro. A hardtail seems cool, and I'd like to keep the price down, but, I know my old man aches would appreciate the comfort of a FS. Highly doubt I'll be riding park next year, so really just want something for trails.

Kinda looking at the updated SC 5010, but since I don't work at a shop anymore, I'd rather be looking at DTC companies. I also usually ride 29, might try 27.5 for fun. Bird Aether has been suggested and gets good reviews, plus the price is great, but the reach is out of control long. Not sure about that one.

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29"...but YT Izzo can be had for around that price.

[rideit]

Get my new Altitude on Tuesday...

[Dantheman]

My kid's Absolut 24 arrives today!

[snowaddict91]

Picked up my new Trance X 29 today! Can't wait for an after work ride tomorrow. Its gonna be a long day.

[bennymac]

Nice! That looks like fun machine. Good luck getting anything done at work other than daydreaming.

[rideit]

She's mostly done, just waiting on a 38.

[ticketchecker]

^^ yowza

that's a lotta travel for not that many #'s

nice

[klauss]

yeah, that's pretty much like riding a ebike. what an asshole

[One (+) Sentence]

I think whatever is going to ship before April 2021 is pretty hot.

[grinch]

That is sharp. Hard to go wrong with black and chrome and sub 30lbs. Whats that frame bag? That'd fit nice on my meta i think

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[rideit]

It’s a Blackburn.
Almost like it was custom. It fit perfectly on my ‘18 altitude, didn’t fit on the ‘20 Instinct, but fits again on the ‘21 Altitude...
The best thing about the weight is now I can still add a 38, Cushcore, and a DD and be under 30 pounds...

[joetron]

The 38 is a bit piggish. You might bust that 30lb goal


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[rideit]

Oh, darn



(Is it really a pound heavier than the 36? )

[joetron]

Would not be surprised, but can’t confirm. I held a 38 in one hand and a Zeb in the other and the 38 was noticeably heavier.
Dope build though. That thing is sweet.



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[grinch]

It’s a Blackburn.
Almost like it was custom. It fit perfectly on my ‘18 altitude, didn’t fit on the ‘20 Instinct, but fits again on the ‘21 Altitude...
The best thing about the weight is now I can still add a 38, Cushcore, and a DD and be under 30 pounds...

Damn, looks like the medium won't fit and if there is a small it might not either. Top tube bag looks like a good option. Nice to put the battery for my stronger light there. Ez on/off

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[Eluder]

I think whatever is going to ship before April 2021 is pretty hot.

Anybody that can keep their April 2021 ship date will be a rock star.