I test rode a FS, and loved it, but I've been having enough trouble dragging my own sorry @$$ up these hills. So instead I settled on a lighter HT. True, I could shave a few pounds off my body ... but that's turning out to be much more difficult.
I love my Niner dearly. She's a 29er, and the bigger (29") wheels make the roots and rocks feel a lot smaller. That and the front suspension make for great handling, and the thudbuster seat post takes the hurt off my fanny. Eventually I'll get around to loading up a decent picture.
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10-05-2006, 04:50 PM #1
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I don't crash so much anymore (less blood on the trail), so just call me Stephanie
I'll tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than any one thing in the world. I rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a bike. It gives her a feeling of self-reliance and independence the moment she takes her seat; and away she goes, the picture of untrammelled womanhood. ~ Susan B. Anthony
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10-06-2006, 02:58 AM #2
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While at Interbike, I test rode a bunch of FS and fell in love. I currently have a custom hardtail, but now I'm lusting for a full susp. It makes it such a smooth ride. I def. feel weight is worth the sacrifice.
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10-06-2006, 08:14 AM #3
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Light weight FS vs. light weight hard tail
I ride a Specialized light weight M2 FS - it is old now, love it love it! It is very rocky where I live.
When I moved here, I rode a Klein (made in USA) aluminum, stiff, stiff, stiff hard tail (with a front suspension fork). VERY LIGHT WEIGHT.
Even with the big weight difference, I can ride more uphill on my FS. Why? Because the traction is better with a FS and the bike doesn't get deflected at every bump and rock so you go straight, don't bounce around an stick to the ground better! I didn't understand that part of the FS thing until I rode one and now I wouldn't go back for anything
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