And today I did......

[kaiser]

Looks good Klaus.
I've been looking at the Specialized FSR Fattie thing recently. :shock:
650B+ full suss looks pretty tasty, but then I woke up and remembered I would only get use of it once or twice a year. :roll:

In other news, today I finished switching the El-Mar to gears so I have a SS space for my new purchase. Should be here Tuesday.

650b+ did pique my interest somewhat, some good feedback from some of the bikes tested. As for use bizarrely I had my eye on a cx/gravel/tourer type frame and forks, when it came to the crunch though I realised the actual amount of time I'd use it was minimal. I did a quick synopsis of what kind of biking I'd be doing in the next couple of years and something like the Reign fitted. Maybe a bit overkill for my local stuff (but we are remedying that ) but when I get a weekend pass, big mountain and a bit of racing are on the cards.

 

[epicyclo]

...As for use bizarrely I had my eye on a cx/gravel/tourer type frame and forks, when it came to the crunch though I realised the actual amount of time I'd use it was minimal....

Once you have one, you might be surprised at how much you'd use it.

But rather than waste time getting a "gravel" bike, build a proper one with a 29er.

 

[clubby]

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Nice bike Mr K. Mate has a 650b Anthem and loves it.

 

[firedfromthecircus]

C'mon then Barry, what is it?
Theres always room for more singlespeeds

Whats going on in macretro land? its not even Christmas yet

Jamie

More niche hooring from me I'm afraid. :facepalm:

So a SS Pugsley will be joining the other Surlys in the stable.
The KM is resting for now but I have plans for a Brian MacLeod road bike in the near future as well so I think the Monkey will make a good base!

Can't believe Rob is gonna buy something with big wheels! Believe it when I see it.

 

[Jamiedyer]

Brilliant! mate, singlespeed Pugsleys are the future my man, mark my words.
A man with a sense of style and taste, that's what I think

Kaiser, I think the Giant looks like the perfect bike for the riding you've been getting into the last couple of years so a great choice. I know what you mean about the gravel grinder thing and I have spent the last couple of years umming and ahhing about a Cross Check for doing that but then I think I have been doing lots of dirt road work/touring on the Trucker so is it really worth the extra and is it really bringing something different to the stable. Not really, maybe it would be a bit faster if I wanted to race but for the pure riding and exploring on dirt or tarmac the Trucker works brilliant and I have probably been riding that more than the others this spring and summer.
NO new machines for me in the foreseeable future, I will be getting my Pugsley painted in the next couple of weeks so that will suffice. Must be getting old as I seem to be content with my lot and was even discussing with Heather today about whether to sell the Mercian frame in the loft.
Now Rob, spill the beans..........

Jamie

 

[firedfromthecircus]

Cheers Jamie.

NO new machines for me in the foreseeable future,
Jamie

Did you not have a custom job in the pipeline a while back? Has that fallen through?

 

[RobMac]

Now Rob, spill the beans..........

Jamie

Not supposed to be in the shops till mid November and I could do with reading more reviews on it first (just found one reveiw so far).

2016 Genesis Longitude 650b+

 

[The History Man]

I see you've changed your sig then.

 

[RobMac]

I see you've changed your sig then.

Who me?

 

[RobMac]

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Nearly, its not a 29'er it's a 27.5 :mrgreen: