Seems that all the new bikes keep getting more and more suspension travel. While that is nice going down it's not often conducive to going up. I tend to go lots of miles but like the more relaxed 'trail' geometry over the race geometry of shorter travel/more efficient bikes. Is there something out there that is super efficient climbing yet still decent on the downhills - more importantly comfortable for 3-4 hr rides? Looking at Trek Fuel Ex series but not totally sold on them.
FWIW I currently ride a 2011 Rumblefish with 110/120 mm travel and 2.25 wide Racing Ralphs. About to turn 2,000 miles this season and 10,000 total on it. Time for a new ride!
FWIW I currently ride a 2011 Rumblefish with 110/120 mm travel and 2.25 wide Racing Ralphs. About to turn 2,000 miles this season and 10,000 total on it. Time for a new ride!