Ideal retro bike for XC mara/endurance
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I had a very early Marin Mt.Vision. It had the later rear swingarm (replaced under warranty) with whatever the favourite RS rear shock was of the day, Judy DH front end and M750 XT - it was a fantastic all day ride with a rear end that was stiff enough to allow wheel spins - it is still out there somewhere and I do miss it.
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kaiser":2hvlv93s said:
Oui monsieur
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mountain cycles san andreas? ritchey soft tail?
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I'd say for a UK marathon bike you want something that can cope with claggy mud and grit and still come back for more. This year mud clearance was essential for MM and other events, and a lot of old full sus suffer from tight chainstays or daft ledges behind the BB to colllect mud(can't comment on the SAB, but my old LTS wasn't great).
Something that's comfy* & reliable* with oodles of mud clearance*.kaiser":2f056vt4 said:
Orange sub5 or 5 should do the trick nicely, ok so 5" travel does seem like a lot, but you'll fly on the descents, which should equalise the slightly more difficult climbs with the slacker head angle (68.5deg to 71deg depending on which year model). Plenty of clearance on the frames too for all that lovely mud
As for retro any that matches the above criteria* I'd guess.
