I think the geometry matters too, the epic is a very race geo.Are you even going to notice 10mm more travel?
Despite the phasing of the question, I'd say that the OP is wanting a better allround bike than extra travel necessarily.Are you even going to notice 10mm more travel?
Beg, borrow.but if you.steal you will.be up 4 grandDespite the phasing of the question, I'd say that the OP is wanting a better allround bike than extra travel necessarily.
Even at 100mm the tallboy 1 & 2 felt way more 'trail friendly' than the epic. Epic is a rocketship, don't get me wrong. It's the perfect xc race weapon but there are certainly limitations in the flexibility of the epic.
OP, I haven't ridden the new tallboy but can guarantee with the geo and VPP that it will feel like more than 10mm extra travel than the epic, be smoother and more suitable for a variety of trails. You will notice the loss of efficiency and snappy xc handling compared to the epic, no doubt.
Always take other's ride opinions with a grain of salt. Beg, borrow, steal one for a test ride if you are going to fork out $4k+ for a frame.
Remember, it's easier to ask for forgiveness than it is for permission.Thanks for the mtbr link
Now to get the hardest bit... The pass from the missus
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Don't know about easier but certainly more effective !Remember, it's easier to ask for forgiveness than it is for permission.
Thats strategy gold.Just make it the lesser of two evils - tell her you're having trouble deciding whether to upgrade to a new mountain bike or just chucking it all in and getting a Harley instead.
You might be surprised too - my wife was quite supportive of my desire for a new bike, a sentiment I now find myself reciprocating as she's just gone and bought herself a new car.
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Nice one mate! I have been riding one for 12 months now and Love it.
Thanks guys.. I'm definitely looking forward to future adventures with her.She is lovely.