Yeah those Fred bars certainly look like they work. I've been scouring second hand websites for the old versions of profile design aero bars where the bar clamps and armrest clamps are separate meaning you can shift the pads significantly closer for comfort, they also have spacers available to lift them higher too. I find it crazy that I couldn't find this system on anything other than the old profile design bars. The closest I found are the Pro Missile and Bontrager Race Lite but I'm unaware if they have spacers available.
Bmc frame looks nice can get for a decent price. Was wondering maybe add a 110 to 120mm fork just to improve the downhill stability and raise the front a tad for more relaxed posture
A great overview! I'm glad it popped up, because I am designing a frame for similar use. Rough idea is a 2022 Kona Sutra 2x frame with a Pinion c1.12 I got, + gates. As I am not an ultralight racer, but more of a fast bike packer, the pinion weight penalty is alright. Having the necessity to order a custom pinion frame, I now have a chance to consider tweaks and adjustments to the Sutra geometry. I would be very curious of your thoughts and input, if you don't mind sharing... here or in dm. My current Sutra is more similar to the LTD you got then to its basic 3x touring version. It's got tapered tube, 50-54 mm tires, and I swapped the cassette to 11-42 with a 46/30 up front, giving me 585% range. Pinion c1.12 is 600%. My use is 50% pavement, so I want to keep the road-ish geometry of the 2x Sutra vs the LTD, but get clearance for 29 x 2.35. Cutthroat, LTD, Flaanimal are also on my list for ideas, as they share 445 chain stays, longer wheelbase and similar HT angles in their rigid frames. For suspension I use eeSilk+ seat post and Redshift suspension stem. I'm considering China Ti or Marino steel (Peru), not sure is changing from 4130 to 520, 725, 631, or 853 offers any benefit for this particular built/ use.
So glad to hear this! Thanks for watching! Yes for sure! You can reach out to me on IG: instagram.com/codeyorgill or email at codey.orgill@gmail.com Would love to talk more about your design.
@@CycleTravelOverload Hey Codey, sorry to bug but could you verify if the head tube is not tapered on your LTD (2020?). Also, if not too much to ask, could you measure the tubing diameters for the main triangle, tt, ht, bt, st? I couldn't find this info online. Thanks much )
I rode the tour divide on my Cutthroat. 32T front 11-46T rear was perfect. I would consider suspension if I were to do it again. I wouldn't do it without aero bars. 2.2 fast rolling tires were perfect. My SON 28 Dyno hub was useful.
I have a question of preference. I am between a marlin 6 and a 2022 rockhopper sport. I read your post comparing the marlin 8 and rockhopper comp and saw that you recommended the comp. But as far as a marlin 6 vs rockhopper sport which would you recommend. Thank you
G'day legend! Both bikes are so similar it's not funny so you could literally flip a coin. In saying that the Trek has a Shimano Deore groupset with undeniable reliability and easy to find parts. I would personally buy the Trek based on that. Your other option is to buy second hand. You'll get yourself an awesome second hand hardtail in excellent condition for the price of the new bikes you're looking at. Don't be afraid to ask a seller if a local bike shop can check the bike over before you purchase it. Any honest seller will be ok with that. - I've been in the industry for 18 years and I'm a professional bike mechanic.
I really wish that SRAM would support an AXS setup with 2X (42/30ish) and MTB cassette (10-52 or 10-46ish) with firmware lockouts for stuff that the RD won't handle.
Not sure spending $$$$ for the Tour Divide' I don't mean to race. Actually you can have fun also complete the tour. ( Specialized Sirrus 4.0 12 sp SRAM GX Eagle Groupset) 2023 4300 mil
A very good reminder of why a hardtail is all one needs.
So wanna get one for myself :)
Yeah those Fred bars certainly look like they work. I've been scouring second hand websites for the old versions of profile design aero bars where the bar clamps and armrest clamps are separate meaning you can shift the pads significantly closer for comfort, they also have spacers available to lift them higher too. I find it crazy that I couldn't find this system on anything other than the old profile design bars. The closest I found are the Pro Missile and Bontrager Race Lite but I'm unaware if they have spacers available.
Yeah the Fred Bars are remarkable
Thankyou cycle travel overlord
Bmc frame looks nice can get for a decent price. Was wondering maybe add a 110 to 120mm fork just to improve the downhill stability and raise the front a tad for more relaxed posture
A great overview! I'm glad it popped up, because I am designing a frame for similar use. Rough idea is a 2022 Kona Sutra 2x frame with a Pinion c1.12 I got, + gates. As I am not an ultralight racer, but more of a fast bike packer, the pinion weight penalty is alright. Having the necessity to order a custom pinion frame, I now have a chance to consider tweaks and adjustments to the Sutra geometry. I would be very curious of your thoughts and input, if you don't mind sharing... here or in dm.
My current Sutra is more similar to the LTD you got then to its basic 3x touring version. It's got tapered tube, 50-54 mm tires, and I swapped the cassette to 11-42 with a 46/30 up front, giving me 585% range. Pinion c1.12 is 600%. My use is 50% pavement, so I want to keep the road-ish geometry of the 2x Sutra vs the LTD, but get clearance for 29 x 2.35.
Cutthroat, LTD, Flaanimal are also on my list for ideas, as they share 445 chain stays, longer wheelbase and similar HT angles in their rigid frames. For suspension I use eeSilk+ seat post and Redshift suspension stem. I'm considering China Ti or Marino steel (Peru), not sure is changing from 4130 to 520, 725, 631, or 853 offers any benefit for this particular built/ use.
So glad to hear this! Thanks for watching! Yes for sure! You can reach out to me on IG: instagram.com/codeyorgill or email at codey.orgill@gmail.com Would love to talk more about your design.
@@CycleTravelOverload perfect, added you on ig and will message there )
@@CycleTravelOverload Hey Codey, sorry to bug but could you verify if the head tube is not tapered on your LTD (2020?). Also, if not too much to ask, could you measure the tubing diameters for the main triangle, tt, ht, bt, st? I couldn't find this info online. Thanks much )
I rode the tour divide on my Cutthroat. 32T front 11-46T rear was perfect. I would consider suspension if I were to do it again. I wouldn't do it without aero bars. 2.2 fast rolling tires were perfect. My SON 28 Dyno hub was useful.
Gotta love the Cutthroats! Sounds like a very dialed setup! Those suspension Cutthroats look so dreamy! :)
I have a question of preference. I am between a marlin 6 and a 2022 rockhopper sport. I read your post comparing the marlin 8 and rockhopper comp and saw that you recommended the comp. But as far as a marlin 6 vs rockhopper sport which would you recommend. Thank you
G'day legend!
Both bikes are so similar it's not funny so you could literally flip a coin. In saying that the Trek has a Shimano Deore groupset with undeniable reliability and easy to find parts. I would personally buy the Trek based on that.
Your other option is to buy second hand. You'll get yourself an awesome second hand hardtail in excellent condition for the price of the new bikes you're looking at. Don't be afraid to ask a seller if a local bike shop can check the bike over before you purchase it. Any honest seller will be ok with that.
- I've been in the industry for 18 years and I'm a professional bike mechanic.
is kona dew 2023 good for travel for long distance with packing ?
Thoughts on the 3T explore
I really wish that SRAM would support an AXS setup with 2X (42/30ish) and MTB cassette (10-52 or 10-46ish) with firmware lockouts for stuff that the RD won't handle.
What currency we talkin? Great vid!
USD
Not sure spending $$$$ for the Tour Divide' I don't mean to race. Actually you can have fun also complete the tour. ( Specialized Sirrus 4.0 12 sp SRAM GX Eagle Groupset) 2023 4300 mil
2x
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hippie hipster overpriced bikes
buy and cry