Had originally poo-poo'd this ranking (sorry @amey!), but having now switched to an ALR, can confirm it is noticeably 'better' than the outgoing Arkose. It's lighter for a start and I'd say it rides somewhere in between the Arkose and the Bokeh.
Yep, guards were the saviour of last years riding so just biting the bullet and getting them on now that Autumn has hit hard and early! Have an old Bombtrack Hook build on the way that will cover gravel / SFAB duties as well
Had originally poo-poo'd this ranking (sorry @amey!), but having now switched to an ALR, can confirm it is noticeably 'better' than the outgoing Arkose. It's lighter for a start and I'd say it rides somewhere in between the Arkose and the Bokeh.