Hey all,
I probably should have really asked this before but better late than never.
I am STILL waiting for my xl trance 2. In the meantime I was curious how a bike like the trance 2 will ride compared to my 26" xc kona hardtail (2003 kona nunu).
I have never ridden a bike like the trance and had only a quick chance to ride it in a parking lot so I can't really tell what it will be like on the trail.
So can you guys comment on things like steering - will it be vague or precise, harder/easier to climb with, less/more agile on single track, better/worse on technical stuff up and downhill...etc...
I just want an idea in case I finally get it out on the trails and find it a world of difference compared to my XC hardtail
I'm hoping I will enjoy it alot more, but keep in mind the trails I ride are somewhat more filled with roots, rocks and slower technical stuff thatn long flowing st down mountains. Mind you obviously there will be inclines and declines (some pretty steep) but that will just be part of the trails. It's not like I will be driving to the top of a mountain and cruising down single track to the bottom. I live in Nova Scotia Canada.
Thanks everyone!
DAVE
I probably should have really asked this before but better late than never.
I am STILL waiting for my xl trance 2. In the meantime I was curious how a bike like the trance 2 will ride compared to my 26" xc kona hardtail (2003 kona nunu).
I have never ridden a bike like the trance and had only a quick chance to ride it in a parking lot so I can't really tell what it will be like on the trail.
So can you guys comment on things like steering - will it be vague or precise, harder/easier to climb with, less/more agile on single track, better/worse on technical stuff up and downhill...etc...
I just want an idea in case I finally get it out on the trails and find it a world of difference compared to my XC hardtail
I'm hoping I will enjoy it alot more, but keep in mind the trails I ride are somewhat more filled with roots, rocks and slower technical stuff thatn long flowing st down mountains. Mind you obviously there will be inclines and declines (some pretty steep) but that will just be part of the trails. It's not like I will be driving to the top of a mountain and cruising down single track to the bottom. I live in Nova Scotia Canada.
Thanks everyone!
DAVE