Keep the Full-Susser or get an Inbred?
RideXC
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So, I've done a few races in my full-sus Merida and it just doesn't feel nippy enough - it IS around 13.5 kilos though :P. So I was pondering with the idea of getting a great piece of British steel for use here in Malaysia. When I came across one of the topics about someones On-One Inbred, it was love at first sight! So, when I checked out the website, the price made me love it even more! Although I'm planning to run it geared, I'm still not sure if this is the way to go. Should I bite the bullet and go with a some 'real steel' or keep my Merida and treat it to a good upgrade? All thats within my tight budget for upgrades is probably a set of mid-priced wheels (they're really expensive where I live) Some advice pleaaaase???
I still can't understand why I want a singlespeed steel hardtail when I already have a full-susser with 27 gears.
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Inbred frames aren't exactly very light, I;d be surprised if it was any more and a pound lighter than your FS frame0
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Althpught eeight is high on my priority list, I wad thinking that a hardtail would help me on long, hard climbs just that little bit more?I still can't understand why I want a singlespeed steel hardtail when I already have a full-susser with 27 gears.0
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unless you suffer with pedal bob on a long climb the gain would be tiny.
If you want to feel more nippy have a look at wheels and tyres.Nothing in life can not be improved with either monkeys, pirates or ninjas
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Depends how technical the climb is and whether traction is poor or not but in my experience, in most dryish off-road situations, a hard tail is much more efficient than a FS at climbing. I like to use technique rather than equipment but I may be in a minority these days.0
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If you can, try to get the Scandal.
It's the alloy version of the Inbred and has the same geometry I'm pretty sure0
