Hello - looking for advice on a second bike. My primary bike is a 180/170 with a coil - great for shuttles and the park. Looking for a second bike that is a great climber, can handle blacks on the shore, and would be good for long long mixed terrain days bikepacking.
Looking at:
Tallboy - alum is affordable - carbon isn't.
Ibis ripley - slightly more affordable carbon
Process 134 - not the best climber?
Norco optic - very affordable carbon
Marin?
I have a ton of parts to swap out so I'm only comparing frames. Don't care at all about spec.
Any thoughts? Other bikes to consider? Thanks!
Looking at:
Tallboy - alum is affordable - carbon isn't.
Ibis ripley - slightly more affordable carbon
Process 134 - not the best climber?
Norco optic - very affordable carbon
Marin?
I have a ton of parts to swap out so I'm only comparing frames. Don't care at all about spec.
Any thoughts? Other bikes to consider? Thanks!