So, I've got a hankering for a bike that's bouncy at both ends.
I'm far more on the XC end of the spectrum than DH, quite happy with 26" wheels, needs discs and decent spec suspension. 55mm suspension is all very well, but... And, obviously, not a boat anchor - I want to ride, and it's frickin' steep round these 'ere parts. Of course, bearing in mind that I work as a chairlift driver and that I'm tighter than a gnat's chuff to boot, cost is "an issue".
Any ideas? I'm kinda taken with Rocky Mountain's Element series, the 2006 models still look quite "retro", but, well, hen's teeth.
I'm far more on the XC end of the spectrum than DH, quite happy with 26" wheels, needs discs and decent spec suspension. 55mm suspension is all very well, but... And, obviously, not a boat anchor - I want to ride, and it's frickin' steep round these 'ere parts. Of course, bearing in mind that I work as a chairlift driver and that I'm tighter than a gnat's chuff to boot, cost is "an issue".
Any ideas? I'm kinda taken with Rocky Mountain's Element series, the 2006 models still look quite "retro", but, well, hen's teeth.
