Poodoodle is just trolling anyway. Waited until I’d ordered something then pretending he’s selling the Scout frame. I wasn’t born yesterday.
No troll, genuine situation I find myself in. If I sell the scout frame I can reallocate the parts across 3 other projects that I can't get parts for easily and then buy the spectral 125 and have a complete bike. But I'm wary of it not fitting my style and am not too interested in learning how to be a trail/xc rider. The scout in its current form suits me well, but...who doesnt like a new bike? But you do happen to have a frame in the garage that I do like...
Ahem!!
I will do the honours before the stampede.
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Because as for as I can figure the 125 and the scout are essentially the same bike with different sized wheels. I am happy to be wrong about this?
Ummm it's good, it has less travel and bigger wheels then my other bike but doesn't feel like it...the handlebars are wider than they need to be, and I'm not convinced it's any better on climbs, but I might just be unfit after a few weeks of not riding enough. My ambitions out weighed my abilities today, vid coming soon.
Thank
@Mattyp . Perhaps I may ask you a few specific questions?
Does the frame feel very acrobatic? Is it comfortable and maneuverable in the air?
I'm still a little awkward around these modern upright seat posts and have a little difficulty visualising just off the angles. In photos the seat post looks a little laid back by modern standards, which I prefer. How is it in the flesh?
How's the stand over height?
Does the frame feel long, particularly in the back end? One of the things about 29ers that I've not liked was the longer stays. My trusty old 26 rear ends tend to be short and easy to fling around.
I'm considering alloy rather than carbon.
And does anyone have any experience with the dt Swiss all mountain LM rims? I'm heavy and plan a hard life for this bike, I'd hate to be getting a set of wheels that aren't up to the task. I'd be better to sell them up front etc.