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Sherwood:
A few open questions for you since I'm sure other's may have the same.
1. Pricing?
2. Availability?
3. What is the tire clearance?
4. Do you require the X brace frame, or would it be available with a traditional diamond?
5. Shock stroke and I to I?
6. Finally, and most important: Now that you have a little time on this bike, how does it compare to a 5 inch Saltamontes? What do you think it does better, and worse? How will El Capitan fit onto your personal quiver of bikes? In other words, what trails/ conditions do you see yourself really preferring to ride it on/in? What trails/conditions do you see it suffering in?
How would you rate the overall plushness of the rear compared to a 26er? Many say a 3 inch travel 29er is equivalent to a 5 inch travel 26er.
I wait with interest for your response.
Eric
A few open questions for you since I'm sure other's may have the same.
1. Pricing?
2. Availability?
3. What is the tire clearance?
4. Do you require the X brace frame, or would it be available with a traditional diamond?
5. Shock stroke and I to I?
6. Finally, and most important: Now that you have a little time on this bike, how does it compare to a 5 inch Saltamontes? What do you think it does better, and worse? How will El Capitan fit onto your personal quiver of bikes? In other words, what trails/ conditions do you see yourself really preferring to ride it on/in? What trails/conditions do you see it suffering in?
How would you rate the overall plushness of the rear compared to a 26er? Many say a 3 inch travel 29er is equivalent to a 5 inch travel 26er.
I wait with interest for your response.
Eric