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Hello all,
After 11 years on an absolute great Fat Chance HT. I feel it is finally time to consider jumping to FS.
In all honesty, I'm no longer in my lower 20's, riding 3 to 5 hours a day 6 days a week. Needless to say, the flat bar, long stretched out aggressive kill'em all geometry is killing my neck, back and prostate to say the least. It's easy to say "You just need to ride more". Unfortantly as life goes on, thats easier said then done. Perhaps there comes a time when one needs the modenr technology of riser bars and a cushioned backside to help out the neather regions.
Here's a little background and what I'm looking for. I'm 5' 11" ish, lanky, a scant 135lbs. Climbing is my forte' (with my build, how can you not take advantage of it). Climbing is my passion. For me personally, there's simply nothing better than settling into the saddle and slowly grinding out a long slow climb.However, I'd really like to catch some air and do some small drops ( 2 or 3 foot), that my current HT doe'snt allow, due to the light wheelset, flatbars, geom. etc... Id like to think over the years, I have honed my skills to pick and choose lines, thanks to a hardtail.
Weight, dependability, and effifciency are most important to me. Keep in mind, I'm an extremly light wieght rider that has learned to ride smooth and fluid over the years. If anyone out there has some opinions on FS designs that might suit my riding style. I'd certainly appreciate it. Seeing how I've grown rather retro over the years. Keep the rubber side down.
After 11 years on an absolute great Fat Chance HT. I feel it is finally time to consider jumping to FS.
In all honesty, I'm no longer in my lower 20's, riding 3 to 5 hours a day 6 days a week. Needless to say, the flat bar, long stretched out aggressive kill'em all geometry is killing my neck, back and prostate to say the least. It's easy to say "You just need to ride more". Unfortantly as life goes on, thats easier said then done. Perhaps there comes a time when one needs the modenr technology of riser bars and a cushioned backside to help out the neather regions.
Here's a little background and what I'm looking for. I'm 5' 11" ish, lanky, a scant 135lbs. Climbing is my forte' (with my build, how can you not take advantage of it). Climbing is my passion. For me personally, there's simply nothing better than settling into the saddle and slowly grinding out a long slow climb.However, I'd really like to catch some air and do some small drops ( 2 or 3 foot), that my current HT doe'snt allow, due to the light wheelset, flatbars, geom. etc... Id like to think over the years, I have honed my skills to pick and choose lines, thanks to a hardtail.
Weight, dependability, and effifciency are most important to me. Keep in mind, I'm an extremly light wieght rider that has learned to ride smooth and fluid over the years. If anyone out there has some opinions on FS designs that might suit my riding style. I'd certainly appreciate it. Seeing how I've grown rather retro over the years. Keep the rubber side down.
