..........down the assembly line! Nothing but a sea of Mexico Blue as far as you can see! What a beautiful sight. If you've pre-ordered one from us one of these could be yours.
Jeremy
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if someone is at the higher end of the fit range for a 20" frame would it make sense to get a 22" EVO since the stem is shorter or would you want the 20" frame for more maneuverability on trails?
Thanks MikeinMinn yeah I think you are right, probably better to go with the smaller frame since all of my riding will be on trails instead of road or smooth paths
I always get the smallest frame I can fit...I am one of those cats who can ride a med or large on 26ers...I have found on the 29ers that there is no way I would like a large the med frame fits perfect...seems the 29ers run more true to their size I would go for the 20..
As far as the EVO this bike is on my top five list of next bike...I will then leave the Goblin fully rigid and use it strictly for fast xc stuff and EVO for the more technical stuff
It just takes time to develop product and ensure its "right" before we unleash it on the public. We wanted to get a full season of ride time and testing and actually went thru 2 versions to get it the way we wanted it before it was finalized.
Glad you guys like the spec and looks of it. Can't wait to hear feedback once people start taking posession and riding them. We've pre-sold a healthy amount of them so I'm happy about that. Now I just worry we aren't producing enough!
Jeremy
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Is this frame ultra stiff or will there be a little compliance
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The frame IMHO is stiffer than a stock Goblin/Seeker frame due to the larger tubes, squared-off seat-tube, shorter rear end, and pressfit BB shell. However, the larger 2.4 tires negates this I feel. I think the comfort level is close. Hope that makes sense!
Jeremy
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It just takes time to develop product and ensure its "right" before we unleash it on the public. We wanted to get a full season of ride time and testing and actually went thru 2 versions to get it the way we wanted it before it was finalized.
Glad you guys like the spec and looks of it. Can't wait to hear feedback once people start taking posession and riding them. We've pre-sold a healthy amount of them so I'm happy about that. Now I just worry we aren't producing enough!
Jeremy
My friend is in the market for a new bike, so either I am going to sell him my seeker and buy one of the evolutions or he might just pick one up himself.
Anyways, the bike looks amazing and the specs also look great on paper. Love to hear reviews once people have it dialed in.
I'm riding a 1996 rock hopper right now that's just crazy stiff. Really looking to get away from that feel so that's why I ask
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I went from a 98 Trek 7000zx (which is really one of the early "modern geo" frames) to the Seeker and the difference was amazing. Modern geo's and tube design really take the harsh out of a stiff frame, even aluminum. Even if this is stiffer than the Seeker/Goblin frame, I can tell you it will still be worlds better than any vintage aluminum frame.
I went from a 98 Trek 7000zx (which is really one of the early "modern geo" frames) to the Seeker and the difference was amazing. Modern geo's and tube design really take the harsh out of a stiff frame, even aluminum. Even if this is stiffer than the Seeker/Goblin frame, I can tell you it will still be worlds better than any vintage aluminum frame.
great feedback, I appreciate it. The A1 Aluminum frame on my RockHopper doesn't flex at all and I'm 6'0 260Lbs, its harsh as hell and really had me looking at steel frames like the Nimble 9 for awhile. The spec on the Goblin EVO is great for the price (a little worried about the wheels under my weight) but my overall concern was the frame being aluminum and harsh. Good to know that since '96, things have changed for the better...Im excited to buy/get this bike and put some miles on it!
great feedback, I appreciate it. The A1 Aluminum frame on my RockHopper doesn't flex at all and I'm 6'0 260Lbs, its harsh as hell and really had me looking at steel frames like the Nimble 9 for awhile. The spec on the Goblin EVO is great for the price (a little worried about the wheels under my weight) but my overall concern was the frame being aluminum and harsh. Good to know that since '96, things have changed for the better...Im excited to buy/get this bike and put some miles on it!
Do not worry about the wheels. I have the 26er version on my all mountain rig. Been running them and beating the crap out of them for three years. Still true and taken the pounding. They are some solid wheels.
great feedback, I appreciate it. The A1 Aluminum frame on my RockHopper doesn't flex at all and I'm 6'0 260Lbs, its harsh as hell and really had me looking at steel frames like the Nimble 9 for awhile. The spec on the Goblin EVO is great for the price (a little worried about the wheels under my weight) but my overall concern was the frame being aluminum and harsh. Good to know that since '96, things have changed for the better...Im excited to buy/get this bike and put some miles on it!
I am a huge fan of steel frames, but the difference in ride quality is shrinking now. I have no regrets getting the Seeker even when a Steel frame bike of similar spec came up right after I bought mine.
Also, the wheels will be fine. The wheels on the Seeker are considerably less durable and I am about the same weight as you - no issues with them staying true or breaking spokes or anything.
Man that would be a sweet bike to own, I am getting a sense that this might be a limited run? Does anyone know if that is the case?
This is a new category for us and we are still a small company.
Any time we venture into a new category, we don't want to make a huge initial run in case the market/category is soft. The last thing we want is to sit on a huge run of product and have to blow it out at or below cost. If that scenario happened a few times we would have to start building more profit margin into our bikes to begin with and that means higher retails for all.
So we did do an initial smallish run of Goblin Evolutions. The pre-orders we've received are pretty good so I feel that the liklihood of a second run in the near future is fairly high.
I like the bike, and the category, a lot so I'll be stoked to see it stick and remain in our line-up long-term.
Hope that makes sense!
Jeremy
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I'm hoping a buyer will come on here and tell us what they think. I expect that some of them have been delivered by now. Anyone?
They are somewhere in the middle of the Pacific at the moment. Bikes aren't scheduled to be in the warehouse until sometime in the first week of February.
Jeremy
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