|   lighter is not always better. | andym
Jul 31, 2002 3:34 PM | | Just something I learned recently after going through the "ultimate trail-bike" research and build-up project. I decided to go with the Switchblade; and I love the bike; the only problem is that it is too light (about 27 lbs). This is about 1-2 lbs lighter than most of my riding group's FS trail bikes (slayers, enduros', etc). I was already beating these kids up the hill on various POS hardtails. Now I am just getting bored waiting at the top. In hind-sight; perhaps if I built a 35lbs dual crown Quassi / FRX / Bullit it would probably even out the climbing and I would be able to ride up with my friends rather than wait at the top for them. Asside from riding with more fitness oriented people; if you are in better bike fitness than 90% of the people you ride with; I say go heavy.
Just something to consider. Unless you are racing. lighter is not always better. |
| Install a | JimC.
Jul 31, 2002 3:50 PM | | 10 lb brick in yer camelbak! Jeez, andy, slowdown, eh? After I got my new 25lb XC bike I crashed because it is so twitchy compared to my Bullit @ 40lb. BTW, I can't climb on either. I like to think it's not my fault. However, I'm running quickly out of things to blame.
Jim |
| I'd have to agree | rbart4506
Aug 1, 2002 3:34 AM | | Slowdown...
This past month I've been riding with my girlfriend and son. The bikes aren't the issue, but the fitness level is. I'm the fastest of the group and I find that I either spend time waiting at the top of climbs or at trail intersections, or I slow my pace down and stay as part of the group. One day I go fast and wait, the next I slow it down and just enjoy the ride. I know that if I was the one following I'd be annoyed at constantly having to play catch-up.
Just my 2 cents...
Rich |
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