Wish I Had Something
But I don't. The weekend got away from me with no riding but I did get some snowshoeing in with friends and got two window seats for the house built and ready for paint in the shop today so all is good. Plus, I was able to sneak a commute in this morning so I feel I'm starting the week off right and with up to 18" of fresh snow coming tomorrow night, getting a good start is imperative.
What other boring shit could I tell you? My weight is holding steady in the 188-189 range, only 3-ish pounds from my goal race weight for the season so no worries there. Speaking of race season, I'm still no closer to deciding what to use for a race steed this year. I dragged my feet too long to even consider asking Santa Cruz for some help on a Tallboy because I'm still nervous that I won't like the platform's efficiency. Apparently anyone who's been on a full suspension for years love it's efficiency but mr hard tail here is still nervous after my unsuccessful test ride this summer. So, pulling the trigger on that type of purchase seems crazy at best-reckless and foolish at worst if I end up detesting the bike. The Salsa Spearfish is still very much in play though since I've heard that it's a stiffer platform to work with which I like but until I can try one myself I won't be plunking down any plastic on that either. Oh to have such worries...
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FYI - little snow race coming next Sunday in Montpelier.
http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=12204
all the way to vermont for an xc race in my crap shape? think again.
thanks for the tip though.
Go for the Spearfish. That way you can get a crazy ENVE carbon wheelset with the money you save. Or say FTW and go rigid
good thinking dan, I would love to get a stupid wheelset sometime in my life (carbon wheels are stupid but fun)
Oh RacinRick. The Tallboy is the industry benchmark for a FS 29r. The Spearfish is an el cheapo frame that will certainly suffice. Benchmark or El Cheapo...Porche or Chevy?
Not to mention, you'll always be able to get parts for the SC. The Salsa will be discontinued in 13 months and you'll never be able to get parts for it...just like the El Santo and the Big Mama. We've had to rob parts off a Big Mama for warranty because Salsa doesn't have it. Repeat, Salsa does not have parts for a frame they made a year and a half ago. Good luck with a useless piece of aluminum in a year if something breaks, which it probably will.
That, and might always wonder...what if?
Killbill.
but how do you really feel KB? :)
let me ride your tallboy for a bit and we'll see...
Naw...I'll just continue to let you wonder. Mine is set up a bit too new school for ya anyway. :)
=Killbill=
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