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After your 1 sentence review I keep thinking about getting a Solaris to replace my flat bar Vagabond. Is yours a mk1? Do you know the difference between the different revisions?
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Have I seen your vagabond build? thats what im building atm
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Hey, yes, it is the Solaris 1, Original Model: https://www.cotic.co.uk/product/solaris1
Here's a more thorough review.For a frame designed 9 years ago it rides extremely well to this day.
I use it for a combination of day rides and long bikepacking trips. I can't think of much better for this purpose and certainly nothing at this price point.
The geometry is sweet with a 130mm suspension fork, offering very large frame triangle space for a framebag, a great all-day riding position, and nice handlebar placement.
The upsides: everything basically
The downsides: would be nice if it had another set of bottle cage mounts on the seat tubeIf you can't find one, then look out for a Genesis Latitude/High Latitude or Stanton Sherpa from the same era. The closest ideology in a new frameset is a Nordest Sardinha or Marin Pine Mountain.
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platypus
after putting together a flowy and beautiful route through some of Norfolk's best singletrack and old ways, it was a pleasure to ride it with friends this weekend.
bikepicture only for now, more to come. it rode superbly. these vittoria tyres, a new addition, are excellent. I continue to believe this bike - frame, components, bags - represents the platonic ideal for UK multiday singletrack adventure, which is my favourite thing.