When building up…
Whinlatter on Friday, celebrating the wedding in the only way…
Only had this onbe a couple of weeks – my 4th Frame from Dialled (3x Pa’s, one Alpine). Keep selling them then deciding I want a hardtail again!
I’ve changed from a Heckler to this. And also changed to flat pedals. I’ve been riding it loads – its so much fun.
Its my ‘main’ bike, and this spring I’ve really been getting back into riding again. Does local flat-ish trails and bridleways, and at the weekends the trail centres or big rides out in the country. Prefer the Pa to the Alpine I had – makes much more sense as a bike.
I’ve got 140mm forks, big brakes, and light but strong tubeless wheels.
I’m also really please I’ve started riding flats again – somehow suits the bike. In just a few weeks I’ve found my line picking and jumping skills come back a little after all the ‘skill compensator’ bikes I’ve had.
My experience also tells me that you need to get the right size (err on the small side) and then make sure you run a straight post and get your weight over the fork, for good climbing.
Its really, really, really fun.