MacRetro chat and rides thread

[old_coyote_pedaller]

I was wrong, you're further away. I live 1/2 between Kinross and Kelty.
But I lived in Leven till I was 18, won't say how long ago that wis but it wisnae yesterday.

 

[mikee]

its alright OCP , rob's me dad !

!!!11!1¬
no gettin this exclamation mark thing chief!"!!¬

 

[zigzag]

Wicked versus my Stumpjumper. Are FATs really all that? Discuss.

 

[clockworkgazz]

only one way to find out

tbh a large part of it for me is the history, fats were the holy grail bitd but in addition to this the frames are very well made and I love the details, not sure on the ride of a wicked but a yo defo is the best singletrack bike every.

stumpies are very nice but not as cool

 

[zigzag]

Looking at pics, I think the Wicked's geometry is a bit more relaxed than the Stumpy - the forks seem to have a touch more rake.

Hmm, the Stumpy might make a good donor bike for bits actually. And possibly use the Rockhopper's fork.

 

[clockworkgazz]

Sounds like a plan, swap the bits, build it up, ride it and sell on if it does not inspire, shift everything back to the stumpy nothing lost, I have some direct drive spesh forks if you need to mess red too.

Also got a period saddle that would suit you also

 

[clockworkgazz]

hOw do the topTube lenghts compare?

 

[zigzag]

I'll need to measure the Stump tonight, hopefully there won't be much of a difference, since I think it's right on the limit of fitting me.

I'll keep the saddle and forks in mind.

 

[The Ken]

I'll need to measure the Stump tonight, hopefully there won't be much of a difference, since I think it's right on the limit of fitting me.

Now if this wasn't a bike site :shock: :shock: :shock:

 

[clockworkgazz]

it is a "lady" saddle for a lady don't you know