right then, new frame build alert! Woohoo!
Really wanted a FS to add to my 120mm 29er HT, as on longer, rougher rides I really wanted front a rear squish again also. (had a 2008 26er FSR comp but got rid of it when I built the Chumba HX2).
Most test rides I’ve ver done (big purchase this) – do I go 140-160 26er, or 120-140 29er? 😕
After riding many 26ers (Fritz, Spicy, Canyon, Remedy, even a Scratch for a laugh, Reign, which btw was a terrible fit, how short and tall is that bike?), and an El Rey and Sultan 29er, I plumped for the Ventana El Capitan in 21″, electric blue. A really good local dealer here in CH, plus an amazingly good deal (ventana are stopping the El Cap and making a few other changes).
Also a big part in this was discussions with Ton of this here parish, who was the gentleman that got me into 29ers in the first place when I bought his Chumba frame off him. We are not of dissimilar proportions i.e. mildly terrifying. 😀
Going for the first ride on Sunday – wish me luck (and pray nothing falls off! only my second build!) 😯
isn’t she an absolute stunner?
wiiiiiide bars (which I think I quite like!)
the most beautiful frame I have ever seen. It is amazing.
I shall report back on Sunday!
Kev