Yeah nah don't get me wrong I'm a believer of materials. I just rekon on mtbs there is a lot less to notice. There is a lot going on like geometry, tyres, fork, post length, seat angle and all that it all plays a role in the feel. I just rekon a lot more of it is not frame material especially if you are running low psi fatish tyres.I reckon the different materials do have slightly different feel, but ultimately it all comes down to the frame construction and builder's skills. It's amazing how good the aluminium frames are getting though.
I first built mine 27.5, 130 fork, 2.6 tyres. Found it basically unrideable due to low bb.You'll know @Tubbsy
Are Paradox owners here running them predominantly as 29 ? Anyone riding them 27.5 ?
This...I’ve always run mine 29”. Have run 140, 150 and now settled on 160 fork. 2.6 front/2.35 rear it is just how I like it now. Ride is always a hoot
Username checks out.Nothing wrong with a bit of old school steel. Bit different to ride than the ripley...
for sure. Those hydroformed dedacciai tubes certainly were dreamy back in 2009.Username checks out.
That reminds me of my steel regret, a first gen Kona Sutra with unpronounceable italian steel tubing. Sigh.for sure. Those hydroformed dedacciai tubes certainly were dreamy back in 2009.
Similar story here. The steel Kona Rove I had was probably the best all round bike I've ever owned. Shouldn't have sold it.I could go as far as saying I’d happily only ride steel bikes from here until the end.
My steel HT is awesome and the Kona Sutra LTD I had was probably the best bike I ever owned, I regret selling that everyday
Provided there are bikes available, I might re-enter the dual suspension realm later this year on a steel version