Originally Posted by
TenGrainBread
Goddarn if these aren't the ugliest bikes I've ever seen
From the tire clearance to the component spec to the gearing, it's clear these were designed by a company still totally in the "road bike" mindset.
Oh man. You just called my ugly baby "ugly"
Agreed on the specs. This is more of an endurance bike geometry that you can throw gravel wheels on. The bottom bracket is low, 36x28 isnt really helping you up any 15% grade espcially on gravel or dirt.
Easy enough to switch out the 36 for a 34 and throw an 11x30 on the back. That will help in the climbs but again not really a bike setup for serious off roads.
It fit the bill perfectly for what I need. There are a lot of hard packed dirt and gravel forestry roads off my 20-30 mile rides that need exploring and I wanted a bike I could beat up a little but still make good time when I get back on the pavement headed home.