Dammit’s adventures in mountain biking

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Dammit in reply to @TotalShanner

Yeah tbf it does look very chunky for a trail bike. I love the looks though.

I think Neil should just skip the trail bike part and go straight to a 160/170ish travel bike and be done with it.

There's an "I don't know what I don't know" problem here, I know I enjoy my current 135 rear/150 front trail bike on the trails near me. I also really enjoy my hardtail with a 150mm fork on the same trails.

Would a Megaplower be a yawn-fest, unless I headed to the alps? I think so, but I've not ridden a bigger bike in the UK.

Maybe I should hire a Bronson. I do think the Forbidden bikes look very cool.

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TotalShanner in reply to @Dammit

I have 130, 170 and 200mm travel bikes.
The 170 bike has become my primary bike.
I found that when I’d take the short travel bike out, I was always wishing that I’d took the 170 bike. Sure it’s a bit more of a slog on the climbs but it just feels better in every other way.

Of course, it all depends on where you’re riding and personal preference etc
My thought was having both short and long travel was the ideal solution but in reality the 130 bike feels pointless.

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