Splatter Paint
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You know how some bikes feel really springy and exciting to ride? Say high-end steel / ti / carbon weight weenies or such like. Well, I’ve managed to build a rigid hybrid that is only 9kg but it feels ‘wooden’ or ‘dead’ to ride.
Previously I’ve found low-end 90s rigid bikes felt like this, I had a Marin Hawk Hill (or two) but they were 4kg heavier on MTB tyres so I kind of expected it. My new bike though
The head bearings aren’t over-tight or notchy, I’ve tried different tyres and pressures too. The stem is 100mm and it has flat bars so close to a 90s MTB. It has an alu frame and fork.
Is it just a geometry / materials thing?
SP
Previously I’ve found low-end 90s rigid bikes felt like this, I had a Marin Hawk Hill (or two) but they were 4kg heavier on MTB tyres so I kind of expected it. My new bike though
The head bearings aren’t over-tight or notchy, I’ve tried different tyres and pressures too. The stem is 100mm and it has flat bars so close to a 90s MTB. It has an alu frame and fork.
Is it just a geometry / materials thing?
SP