Originally Posted by
Viich
I'm not familiar with the Bucksaw's specs, are you limited to 3.8"? Some trail systems require 4+ in the winter here. I'm anti-suspension anyway. (I'm actually building a DJ with a pogo stick on the front right now, so maybe more suspension-curious?)
Yes, Bucksaw is limited to 3.8 tires. I rarely ride it in the winter anymore as I have a Trek Farley with 4.5 tires that gets around a bit better in the white stuff. The Bucksaw is my warm weather trail bike these days, so long as the trail isn't too gnarly. I have another, long-travel rig for that stuff in any case.
The short-travel suspension on the BS has a really fun, firm and responsive feel to it, and is a blast on smoother, flowy trails. At my age (60) I don't need, but like, some cushioning underneath me.