I’m looking to get an affordable XC bike to run as my mix surface bike touring bike.
My usual routes are about 20% road / 60% large rocky gravel / 20% single track.
Does anyone have any experience with this bike and will it be overkill for the paved sections?
(I run aero bars so I do have a way to get low and out of the wind)
by Bonniepark
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This has been on my short list for a ATB build for over a year. I need to get off my ass and go test ride one but based on my experience with other aluminum Specs I’ve ridden I fear it may lack lateral stiffness. Otherwise it checks a lot of boxes.
Of course it’s overkill for the paved sections. But those are easy, so it doesn’t matter. You can still cruise along at 16mph, making good progress.
I think what does matter is that you and the bike can handle the difficult sections. That you can ride without fear of hitting a rock that puts a dent in your rim. And without rattling your wrists to pieces.