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Well...i've never had full rigid mtb so i can't compare to anything... I only rode couple times in the woods, but with it being rigid and you can fit only 45ish mm tyres, it was pretty harsh to ride over the technical stuff. On gravel roads and easier terrain its excellent though, so it kind of depends how technical stuff you want to ride and what youre used to. I reckon bigger volume tyres would make a big difference, so i'd probably go for the KM route myself.
Oh and i do love this bike so bloody much. In fact i just sold my pompetamine because it never got ridden since i've had this ;)
makko
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Makko- I have been trying to get my hands on an old Karate Monkey for whipping about in the woods as I cant get on with trad MTBs, how does the Escapade feel on the rough stuff? I have a pomp at the mo which is ok but fancied something with discs that I can put gears on if I feel the need.
Lovely bike btw and making me lean towards one of these rather than a 2nd hand KM??