tomreece Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) My first bike was a 2018 Specialized Rockhopper. I sold it and upgraded to a 2018 Transition Smuggler. I miss that bike. I want to buy a new hard tail. Change my mind or recommend me something. Edited April 24, 2019 by tomreece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natas1321 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I know the feeling, thinking of getting a chromag ti in the near future been on my want list for some time now. Sent from my moto g(6) using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyyhorn Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 My first bike was a fs 29 based on some biking friend recommendations and while I love that bike and I’m very comfortable, a year ago I bought a Salsa Timberjack 27.5. I found quite a few riding flaws I had by learning on the fs and love riding that bike. I’ve changed out the hub, tires, and cut down the bars just a bit, but otherwise I like it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I am selling my HT frame and keeping the squish. BUT actively searching for a new HT frame.Love me a HT . Something that can be run as SS. This time I going to be real picky and take my time.Get one!Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txduc Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Doubt you're going to find to many people on here trying to change your mind. Personally I have a SS HT and a FS. The HT is a Salsa ElMariachi and I love it but I don't think I could go to only riding a HT. I do take it on 1/4 notch occasionally but the pounding takes it's toll so my vote would be keep the FS and add a HT. A plus bike or a 29er that you can run larger tires on will help smooth things out but the Timberjack is a nice bike and you can get one relatively inexpensively. Would also look at the Karate Monkey and a Canfield nimble 9 but building one would run a bit more $$. Good luck 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 New or used? Budget? Gears, singlespeed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St.Bernardo Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 1 hour ago, tomreece said: My first bike was a 2018 Specialized Rockhopper. I sold it and upgraded to a 2018 Transition Smuggler. I miss that bike. I want to buy a new hard tail. Change my mind or recommend me something. Can't change your mind. I ride 29'er rigid or HT over my squishy bike. Recommendation: Karate Monkey For something unusual, scour the interwebs for a SE Stout 29'er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Magnet Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I love my FS but I wanted something totally different so I got a 29+ HT and turned it into a single speed with flat pedals. It is so damn much fun and I love it on so many trails. Walnut, SATN, half of Brushy, and other ‘non-ledgy’ trails that are relatively smooth are perfect.I got a used bike for cheap and I’m riding the crap out of it. It’s totally worth it but I’m not giving up my squishy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I love my FS but I wanted something totally different so I got a 29+ HT and turned it into a single speed with flat pedals. It is so damn much fun and I love it on so many trails. Walnut, SATN, half of Brushy, and other ‘non-ledgy’ trails that are relatively smooth are perfect.I got a used bike for cheap and I’m riding the crap out of it. It’s totally worth it but I’m not giving up my squishy. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkWhat did you get? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree Magnet Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Trek Stache - You can rent one at BSS and check it out. I thought I would hate the big tires but it doesn't handle like it looks. It's a completely different style of riding and I'm finding that when I translate that over to my FS that I'm smoother just about every where on the trail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Trek Stache - You can rent one at BSS and check it out. I thought I would hate the big tires but it doesn't handle like it looks. It's a completely different style of riding and I'm finding that when I translate that over to my FS that I'm smoother just about every where on the trail.Ahhhhhh yea. It's on my short list. Took a look at CB's the other day and yes it's strange to ride. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yosmithy Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I've really been thinking about going with a HT and SS... Fuck, I can't even type that with a straight face 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 It would be stupid to talk you out of it. I just built up a geared HT. mid 20's in weight, super fun on everything up to (and including) the greenbelt. The squishy will get less use, but I am better for it. Build away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRA Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I'm in the process of gathering parts for this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Txduc Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 58 minutes ago, JRA said: I'm in the process of gathering parts for this. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 12 hours ago, tomreece said: My first bike was a 2018 Specialized Rockhopper. I sold it and upgraded to a 2018 Transition Smuggler. I miss that bike. I want to buy a new hard tail. Change my mind or recommend me something. Honzo. One of the few bikes i still miss to this day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Honzo. One of the few bikes i still miss to this day. Sweet.. on my short list as wellSent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 17 minutes ago, Cafeend said: Sweet.. on my short list as well Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Thanks. They are really, really fun bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csmceuen Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 I agree on the honzo, but I prefer those of the steel variety. Also, a hardtail should be run singlespeed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Don't do it. All you ever need is one bike - a full suspension with gears. If you must get a second bike, it should only be an e-bike. Zero exceptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinerider Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 14 minutes ago, notyal said: Don't do it. All you ever need is one bike - a full suspension with gears. If you must get a second bike, it should only be an e-bike. Zero exceptions. Well shit. I have 5 bikes. Full sus with gears and dropper Hardtail with gears and dropper Hardtail SS Hardtail FUSSY (Fully Unsuspended SingleSpeed Yo) Gravel/Road SS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Shinerider said: Well shit. I have 5 bikes. Full sus with gears and dropper Hardtail with gears and dropper Hardtail SS Hardtail FUSSY (Fully Unsuspended SingleSpeed Yo) Gravel/Road SS You're obviously doing it wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinerider Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, notyal said: You're obviously doing it wrong. Obviously. Especially since one of them is a 26er frame, but runs 27.5 wheels. One is a 26er frame, but runs 29er wheels. And none of them have suspension over 110mm travel or more than 10 speeds and no cassette larger than 46 tooth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notyal Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 22 minutes ago, Shinerider said: Obviously. Especially since one of them is a 26er frame, but runs 27.5 wheels. One is a 26er frame, but runs 29er wheels. And none of them have suspension over 110mm travel or more than 10 speeds and no cassette larger than 46 tooth! Yeah, but how many watts is your biggest motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, notyal said: Yeah, but how many watts is your biggest motor? There's no need to bring @Shinerider's employer into this. But, if you did, he'd win. Edited April 25, 2019 by Ridenfool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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