Originally Posted by
Bad Lag
I'm sure they know better than I what sells. The thing is, none of those frames appeals to me in the slightest.
I am disappointed.
This one looks like it has some sort of disease, or pimples, or...
If it was thru-axle it'd be worth considering. Maybe the new version will be.
Originally Posted by
squirtdad
bikepacking disease. need lot of points to attach things. how did the the cyclists of old just get by with rear and front racks?
Well enough, but I like the bikepacking trend more. That large central frame bag does help to keep the bike more stable and balanced. Never liked a front rack and just having a tent on one side and sleeping back on the other doesn't overweight the fork. The seat bag can be a little wiggly but I don't miss saddlebags.