Rors' non-theoretical pipedream stuffabout hoon bike

[beeb]

The only thing I wish I’d gone with is a tan saddle, other than that I think it looks mint

It's probably a good thing...

The thing with building up custom-spec bikes is, once you change that final part and look at it and think "Now... Yep, now it's perfect." suddenly you've sold it and are building another - generally with a more expensive frame and parts spec. Don't ask me how I know.

 

[Rorschach]

It's probably a good thing...

The thing with building up custom-spec bikes is, once you change that final part and look at it and think "Now... Yep, now it's perfect." suddenly you've sold it and are building another - generally with a more expensive frame and parts spec. Don't ask me how I know.

I know how you know, I’ve seen your PYRs!
It still might end up with tan walls when I get another set of wheels

 

[Litenbror]

It's probably a good thing...

The thing with building up custom-spec bikes is, once you change that final part and look at it and think "Now... Yep, now it's perfect." suddenly you've sold it and are building another - generally with a more expensive frame and parts spec. Don't ask me how I know.

I feel seen.

 

[pink poodle]

It's probably a good thing...

The thing with building up custom-spec bikes is, once you change that final part and look at it and think "Now... Yep, now it's perfect." suddenly you've sold it and are building another - generally with a more expensive frame and parts spec. Don't ask me how I know.

You've sold it? That's crazy talk.

 

[kten]

I feel seen.

Same..

 

[beeb]

Same..

But your PYRs don't even keep up with your builds/parts swaps!

 

[pink poodle]

But your PYRs don't even keep up with your builds/parts swaps!

So lazy.

 

[Rorschach]

Got out this morning for what turned out to be a more exploratory ride as my BIL and riding buddy wanted to try a new trail.

Did some XC trails to find it, and the bike was really responsive if a bit twitchier than I’m used to. Definitely rewards picking lines compared to the Prime, as the rigid rear end popped up to slam me in the gooch a couple of times to remind me I hadn’t put my saddle down!
Was pretty fun to climb with and I didn’t notice not having the oval ring that my Prime does.
Didn’t get to jump it, but was a decent shakedown.
The trail we hit was an unsanctioned one and would not be one I’d ride with a hardtail again. Steep and sketchy and needed the longer wheelbase and slacker head angle of the Prime
I need some more time on it, but first impressions are good

 

[Litenbror]

Steep and sketchy

Sounds like the right place for a Honzo

 

[Rorschach]

Sounds like the right place for a Honzo

This is true, it’s more a reflection of what I’ve been riding and what I’m used to than anything else. The Honzo feels nervous and twitchy where the Prime feels planted. With a bit more time on it I think I’d be comfortable

 

[ashes_mtb]

Got out this morning for what turned out to be a more exploratory ride as my BIL and riding buddy wanted to try a new trail.

Did some XC trails to find it, and the bike was really responsive if a bit twitchier than I’m used to. Definitely rewards picking lines compared to the Prime, as the rigid rear end popped up to slam me in the gooch a couple of times to remind me I hadn’t put my saddle down!
Was pretty fun to climb with and I didn’t notice not having the oval ring that my Prime does.
Didn’t get to jump it, but was a decent shakedown.
The trail we hit was an unsanctioned one and would not be one I’d ride with a hardtail again. Steep and sketchy and needed the longer wheelbase and slacker head angle of the Prime
I need some more time on it, but first impressions are good

What trail did you hit?

 

[Rorschach]

What trail did you hit?

Slingshot. Rode from the Dell to Camicazi and then cut across