First time I've seen anyone go from full suspension to hardtail. Do you find that you have to be more careful choosing lines and hitting features? I used to have a cannondale fsi that was like riding a bucking bronco.First real bike. First day at trails with real jumpsView attachment 4657939
My new bike. Switched to a hardtail after I learned how to send hahaView attachment 4657942
Never would have thought there would be so many riders here
You ride it differently. Pick your lines and learn how to ride smoother. I've seen some people send it big on a ht. I raced XC on a ht.First time I've seen anyone go from full suspension to hardtail. Do you find that you have to be more careful choosing lines and hitting features? I used to have a cannondale fsi that was like riding a bucking bronco.
I prefer solid frame. Suspension induces lag and softness in response. Easier on the body. Harder for instant maneuvering.Hardtails have a lot of advantages. Generally lighter since they are missing the rear shock and linkage for the swing arm, and easier to throw around with that little added rigidity.
Usually cheaper too, and less parts to break and maintain
For sure, I avoided log rolls and roots on a hard tail. I follow Emily Batty and Kate Courtney, they're both pretty badass on a hard tail 29er, but the terrain they ride in xc has a lot less features and obstacles than trail or enduro. Both of them ride short travel full suspension now, I think the hardtail is dead at the professional level, it makes mistakes have less severe consequences.You ride it differently. Pick your lines and learn how to ride smoother. I've seen some people send it big on a ht. I raced XC on a ht.
And climbing... I don't have lockouts so out of the saddle climbing is almost impossible.Hardtails have a lot of advantages. Generally lighter since they are missing the rear shock and linkage for the swing arm, and easier to throw around with that little added rigidity.
Usually cheaper too, and less parts to break and maintain
need a better picHad to post here. Not avidly riding any longer. Health slows me down. But still get 10-20 miles a week. Vintage 1997 Giant ATX 750 custom. Since added Oasis gel seat, Psychotech TT kevlar tires, kevlar tubes, Primo platform pedals, precision bearings throughout, stiffer dampners, oil and springs in front shock, USA aluminum light weight rims, under seat bag and extra bottle holder. It's old. But lighter than average and rides like a dream. Changed a couple hub sprockets too for super low range. Forget the brand or teeth count. Picture is bad. Just a quick pic. Busy ATM. I'll post better if asked.
But biking is GREAT. I have access to a county paved trail system and hundreds of dirt branches. Still some good nature riding in the ever expanding suburbs. So get outView attachment 4658557 and get some exercise and fresh air. And please wear a helmet. It only takes one fall the wrong way to permanently mess things up.
Peace, health and best wishes to all.
Am I seeing things or does your right lever operate your front brake and the left is for the rear?Here's my banger, I'll be honest I didn't ride her for 6 months lol. I just got back on the old girl about 3 weeks ago, I'll get a new rig once I start pushing out the mile's. I'll be swapping the pedals before the next ride, I'll go back to the ones in my hands in the second pic. Found a bike light looking for the pedals to bonus
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That's not the case anymore. The trance is a perfect example....a pleasure to power through a rock garden.I prefer solid frame. Suspension induces lag and softness in response. Easier on the body. Harder for instant maneuvering.
Not up on modern bikes. Friend with a carbon fiber downhill Cannondale. $5000 death trap for my style. I used to be a bmx wannabe trick rider. More trials and skill based now. Any flex and you have problems. But thanks for the info. I like riding where others can't. Personal challenge.That's not the case anymore. The trance is a perfect example....a pleasure to power through a rock garden.
That's in really nice shape for a 20+ year old bike. I didn't see any rust on the bolts or anything. Need some purple anodized parts to bling it out. That fork still goes for $400 US on ebayI had to rinse some mud off it. But these should be better. View attachment 4658581
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That sucks, it doesn't look like it's a replaceable hanger either... explains why that model doesn't show up on wheelsmfg.com. I'm sure you can get it close to straight by eyeballing.There was supposed to be a support attached to the bolts that broke off and allowed the damage. I'm not just being a curmudgeon.
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Yeah, definitely not a replaceable hanger, it will cost $15-20 to replace that derailleur all together, so IF i can get the frame where it attaches straight, should be all good. I'm just hoping since it's all steel, i can monkey it back into place.That sucks, it doesn't look like it's a replaceable hanger either... explains why that model doesn't show up on wheelsmfg.com. I'm sure you can get it close to straight by eyeballing.