Hardtail Talk!!
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Strix
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Nope not for me. It’s not needed, if mountain creek or Whistler was up the road then yes full suspension it would be.
Nice Big AL is great bike
I am big believer in having many bikes lol
But most importantly 1 hardtail 1 full squish
This way I still get to ride the dirt when one is down or pick my weapon for the fight.
Was almost exclusively a SSer for a decade
And my Misfit got me through it all
Recently with less to no demos and wanting a new hardtail I figured buy a couple different frames with a modern geometry that fits our trails. Also wanted something that felt good going from Ibis Ripmo to the said new HT.
First up was the Ti Vassago Radimus which was really supposed to be steel but the delays were long and Ti came in first so that's what was offered. In the mean time I had an order in for the Canfield Nimble 9. So about 300 miles on the Vassago and 6 months wait for N9 it was time to build the N9.
I knew right away Vassago goes and N9 stays. Yes I chose the steel over Ti, geo just felt right and also stopped the search as ESD was next on the hit list. I would like to try a Stanton doe.
I probably ride my Ht:FS. 2:1
Misfit
N9
Vassago
I am big believer in having many bikes lol
But most importantly 1 hardtail 1 full squish
This way I still get to ride the dirt when one is down or pick my weapon for the fight.
Was almost exclusively a SSer for a decade
And my Misfit got me through it all
Recently with less to no demos and wanting a new hardtail I figured buy a couple different frames with a modern geometry that fits our trails. Also wanted something that felt good going from Ibis Ripmo to the said new HT.
First up was the Ti Vassago Radimus which was really supposed to be steel but the delays were long and Ti came in first so that's what was offered. In the mean time I had an order in for the Canfield Nimble 9. So about 300 miles on the Vassago and 6 months wait for N9 it was time to build the N9.
I knew right away Vassago goes and N9 stays. Yes I chose the steel over Ti, geo just felt right and also stopped the search as ESD was next on the hit list. I would like to try a Stanton doe.
I probably ride my Ht:FS. 2:1
Misfit
N9
Vassago
robcleary
Well-Known Member
I just recently refreshed my Marin Hawk Hill 2010. Got a fresh cable on the dropper and rerouted it to avoid further paint rub (damn external seat-actuated droppers, worst design I swear lol). Also kinda went overkill on the brakes, metallic pads and 203/180 rotors (I just had those rotors laying around in my parts bin, og 160s were resin only). Makes these old Shimano M486's feel like DH brakes lol. Otherwise rocking a 3x to 1x converted Deore 1x9, DHF/Ardent, and a Rockshox Recon Silver TK up front.
Still needs a new saddle and eventually a better drivetrain, but it's my get around town and light trail ride bike so it serves it's purpose.
Still needs a new saddle and eventually a better drivetrain, but it's my get around town and light trail ride bike so it serves it's purpose.
Strix
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Nice! I really wanted the “Orange Crush29” but like most things Out of stock! The Banshee v3 paradox was another one on my list but at the price of $1000 frame only hard for me to justify it. I would love to have two bikes one Hardtail one full suspension for bike park days, but by the time I’m done with this bike I’ll be a few K$$$$ in.
knobbyhead
Next off the Island.
I primarily ride a niner sir. It's Butkinda modern geo. My friend has a nimble9 too and loves it. I'm like Marty fat, I have a fs and hardtail. Mostly ride the niner since I'm down by hartshorne.
If I was a northerner, I'd ride a short travel fs.
Check out hardtail party on YouTube. He reviews them.
If you're comfortable riding the hardtail at most of your local parks get one.
If I was a northerner, I'd ride a short travel fs.
Check out hardtail party on YouTube. He reviews them.
If you're comfortable riding the hardtail at most of your local parks get one.
I'm also a big believer in always having a full squish trail bike and a very capable hardtail backup. My HT is a Specialized Pitch bought off this board. It's their entry level bike but @RickVaughn totally tricked it out with nice parts, and I made some tweaks myself. I've taken it everywhere and it's a nice change of pace. Takes me back to my roots.
A Potted Plant
Honorary Sod
This is the only bike I ride on trails ns bikes eccentric. My local trails is mooch and wildcat, cost of entry with a fs was to much to justify and now I don't ride enough to get one.
I've had aluminum,carbon and steel HT's.
Steel is by far the best riding. This one's a keeper.
Steel is by far the best riding. This one's a keeper.
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Johnny Utah
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I switched to a Chromag Rootdown last year. It married my Santa Cruz Hightower and Specialized Fatboy, so I stopped riding those and sold them. It is made around a 150-160 fork but I run a 140mm. The frame bag was my favorite upgrade as I can now carry more than one water bottle.
A Potted Plant
Honorary Sod
Do you have a link to that bag I want to see how it attaches to the frame looks stout
A Potted Plant
Honorary Sod
I want to add another thing I do plan on swapping frames to something with sliding dropouts so I can have a SS and geared on one bike. I don't want a fleet of bikes that I end up having to maintain because if one breaks I'll just use the others until they all need maintenance. I have a really beat krampus that is SS but I tow the kid with it
pkovo
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I split time on HT, full suspension and a Fatbike. Fatty is technically a hard tail but not sure where that fits in.
My "real" hardtail a Canfield EPO. Built it up basic and reliable....10 speed SLX drivetrain, 140mm DVO diamond up front, and lots of parts I had on hand. Very happy with it's build. Currently searching for new tires. It was set with a light fast tire combo (Ardent Race - Ardent) that are certainly fast, but I hate them. This is my first carbon framed bike. It's stiff and fast but a little punishing. I would probably be better off on a steel frame.
But now that I have a kid that is all in on BMX, my MTB time has been cut down dramatically, so I grabbed and have been riding a different sort of hardtail. A DJ is still technically a hardtail mtb right?
Its pretty sweet that theres usually a photographer at the track that can make me look cooler than I am 😎
My "real" hardtail a Canfield EPO. Built it up basic and reliable....10 speed SLX drivetrain, 140mm DVO diamond up front, and lots of parts I had on hand. Very happy with it's build. Currently searching for new tires. It was set with a light fast tire combo (Ardent Race - Ardent) that are certainly fast, but I hate them. This is my first carbon framed bike. It's stiff and fast but a little punishing. I would probably be better off on a steel frame.
But now that I have a kid that is all in on BMX, my MTB time has been cut down dramatically, so I grabbed and have been riding a different sort of hardtail. A DJ is still technically a hardtail mtb right?
Its pretty sweet that theres usually a photographer at the track that can make me look cooler than I am 😎
rick81721
Lothar
Karate Monkey
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I ride the hardtail in winter primarily, now that I have a full suspension. I don't fancy driving a bike with (exaggerating) 5 million bearings down salty, crusty roads all winter. It's set up singlespeed, so I don't need to work about corroded derailleurs or cables.
That said, Stache was super capable, and I rode it from Sterling all the way down to Wiss.
Like @mattybfat , I use the hardtail primarily when the full suspension is down for some reason... But for a place like the Pinelands, I will default to it except for super long days.
That said, Stache was super capable, and I rode it from Sterling all the way down to Wiss.
Like @mattybfat , I use the hardtail primarily when the full suspension is down for some reason... But for a place like the Pinelands, I will default to it except for super long days.