I've just bought a full suspension bike. Proper modern.
I have 'modern' bikes already but they're not really proper modern, my hardtail might be carbon framed but it runs a 3x9 drivetrain with old XTR M95x shifters and lovely old wheels with proper quick releases. My singlespeed is steel and therefore virtually retro right?
The thing I've just bought is the epitome of an 'ugly modern bike'.
2 x 10 drivetrain.
Through axles front and rear.
Short stem, wide bar.
Carbon swingarm.
I've always been a detractor of full suspension, never seen the need for it and never wanted it but somehow I found myself unable to resist buying one this weekend.
I guess I figured it's time I finally found out if they have come of age.
I hope so, it was bloody expensive!
Now I just need to explain to my wife why I've spent the equivalent of two months mortgage on another bike.
I have 'modern' bikes already but they're not really proper modern, my hardtail might be carbon framed but it runs a 3x9 drivetrain with old XTR M95x shifters and lovely old wheels with proper quick releases. My singlespeed is steel and therefore virtually retro right?
The thing I've just bought is the epitome of an 'ugly modern bike'.
2 x 10 drivetrain.
Through axles front and rear.
Short stem, wide bar.
Carbon swingarm.
I've always been a detractor of full suspension, never seen the need for it and never wanted it but somehow I found myself unable to resist buying one this weekend.
I guess I figured it's time I finally found out if they have come of age.
I hope so, it was bloody expensive!
Now I just need to explain to my wife why I've spent the equivalent of two months mortgage on another bike.