Buying a second bike, besides a Spot?
First some background info:
I already own a Five Spot, but it's a very light one at 25.8 lbs. Now I am at a point of buying a heavy wheelset for rough use and a second cockpit (more rise, shorter stem) for more comfy ride in the Alps OR getting a second bike
Since I live in Belgium and need to climb a lot to get up the small hills overthere a Spot will do (a Flux might be even better for the climbing part) but sometimes - mostly when biking in Germany or French - I just feel that the Spot is to compromised for what it is used for. It should be the best of both worlds, XC and real trailriding, but I feel it isn't.
The best solution was to get a Flux and to buy a Six Pack for the heavy use, but (already owning a Spot) now it's to late for that.
What should I do now?
Will a Six Pack be different enough to justify buying one, when already owning a Spot?
Or will I doubt every ride which one to take and should I therefore just stay with one bike, the Spot?
Is the difference between the Spot and a Pack clear enough to have fun owning both? Or will I always think about the advantages of the bike left in the garage? Biking the Spot knowing the Pack would descent better, biking the Pack knowing the Spot would handle better on the climbing part?
Or should I go for a different direction, buying a bike which differs more from the Spot (like a VP Free for example)
Pls share your thoughts with me!
First some background info:
I already own a Five Spot, but it's a very light one at 25.8 lbs. Now I am at a point of buying a heavy wheelset for rough use and a second cockpit (more rise, shorter stem) for more comfy ride in the Alps OR getting a second bike
Since I live in Belgium and need to climb a lot to get up the small hills overthere a Spot will do (a Flux might be even better for the climbing part) but sometimes - mostly when biking in Germany or French - I just feel that the Spot is to compromised for what it is used for. It should be the best of both worlds, XC and real trailriding, but I feel it isn't.
The best solution was to get a Flux and to buy a Six Pack for the heavy use, but (already owning a Spot) now it's to late for that.
What should I do now?
Will a Six Pack be different enough to justify buying one, when already owning a Spot?
Or will I doubt every ride which one to take and should I therefore just stay with one bike, the Spot?
Is the difference between the Spot and a Pack clear enough to have fun owning both? Or will I always think about the advantages of the bike left in the garage? Biking the Spot knowing the Pack would descent better, biking the Pack knowing the Spot would handle better on the climbing part?
Or should I go for a different direction, buying a bike which differs more from the Spot (like a VP Free for example)
Pls share your thoughts with me!