Originally Posted by
Eric F
I thought about doing a 3x1 or 2x1, but in the end decided to keep my project as simple as possible, and just learn to ride it. The riding areas for a SS in my area are pretty limited (lots of long and steep climbs), but this will really just be an occasional distraction from my road bike. Here's my project...
https://www.bikeforums.net/mountain-...peed-26er.html
Nice and simple.
I like the front suspension fork. If there was one thing that limits my 2x2 it's being rigid (having beefed up the brakes already). But it is also a 1" headtube. I haven't given it much thought but if I could find a sus fork that fit I would probably ride it a lot more. With the e stay design it's a conversation starter.
The steep access climbs here are why I went 2x. Otherwise, my local conditions would be limited as well. I don't really see SS locally because of that. It would involve 2km+ hike a bikes for each run. The extra climbing gear is just enough that I can do the up trails as well as downhill and get a good cardio workout.
In the interior like Merrit or Kamloops there are some great horizontal trails that run through sage brush etc... that would perfectly suit ss.