How much advantage do you get with a full suss?
Chobber
Posts: 38
Appreciate the HT v FS argument has been had many times but wanted to try and quantify the difference. Here's the story.....
Riding in the Peak District today where, as many of you will know, the climbs are often punishing boulder fields. I was riding my Trek HT and started up one climb behind a couple both riding Stumpy FSRs. Although she didn't appear to be struggling in the least (I was sweating buckets!) I could not keep up as they gradually pulled away from me and eventually disappeared into the distance.
I'm hoping that the their FS bikes were giving a significant advantage and I'm not just a loser. Whereas their rear wheels tracked the boulders, clearly mine didn't. I was constantly hunting the right line but, altough my front wheel tracked over the rocks, my rear wheel simply ricocheted off them (or slid off, it was wet in places) forcing me to work hard to keep my balance and momentum trying not to dab.
Can a full suss give this much advantage on climbs (assuming similar weights)? Or am I making excuses for my inadequacy? Discuss........
Your despondent correspondent!
Chobber
PS Perhaps its time to invest in my dream Yeti 575 FS
Riding in the Peak District today where, as many of you will know, the climbs are often punishing boulder fields. I was riding my Trek HT and started up one climb behind a couple both riding Stumpy FSRs. Although she didn't appear to be struggling in the least (I was sweating buckets!) I could not keep up as they gradually pulled away from me and eventually disappeared into the distance.
I'm hoping that the their FS bikes were giving a significant advantage and I'm not just a loser. Whereas their rear wheels tracked the boulders, clearly mine didn't. I was constantly hunting the right line but, altough my front wheel tracked over the rocks, my rear wheel simply ricocheted off them (or slid off, it was wet in places) forcing me to work hard to keep my balance and momentum trying not to dab.
Can a full suss give this much advantage on climbs (assuming similar weights)? Or am I making excuses for my inadequacy? Discuss........
Your despondent correspondent!
Chobber
PS Perhaps its time to invest in my dream Yeti 575 FS
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Trek hardtail
My new Beastie, a custom build Yeti 575
And Chris Boardman Road Bike when I feel the need for speed instead of mud
Trek hardtail
My new Beastie, a custom build Yeti 575
And Chris Boardman Road Bike when I feel the need for speed instead of mud
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errr you did see this thread also in the top half of the first page yeah?
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12570255
read through that - many are giving their opinions there
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It's all about setup. I hardtail rigged to take on rocky climbs will go just as well as a full sus but the rider will end up more shaken than on the full sus.
My Patriot is rigged to handle going up hills, abiet not fast or gracefully and the give the best buzz on any terrain that points down.0 -
dirtbiker100 wrote:errr you did see this thread also in the top half of the first page yeah?
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12570255
read through that - many are giving their opinions there
Ooops, sorry, did search but obviously not well enough. :oops:_______________________________________________
Trek hardtail
My new Beastie, a custom build Yeti 575
And Chris Boardman Road Bike when I feel the need for speed instead of mud0
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