I have owned two SC single pivots (Bullit & Heckler), Specialized FSRs, Giant Anthem X, and a Rocky Mountain 29er. I thought the multi-link bikes would blow the single pivots away. They were lighter and did pedal more efficiently, but required more maintenance and always seem to have some negative issues to work out.
I believe the positives of the multi-link frames do not outweigh their negatives. At 210 lbs I am leaning back to the Bantam or Superlight for my next bike.
This is where I need your input: Do the "performance negatives" of the single pivot (pedal bob, brake jack and frame weight) really affect a 40 year-old guy who just wants a solid bike for long days in the saddle. Even though I may race an 8 hour solo or Downieville 1-2 per year, I am not a racer. I don't really care about results. Even though I like to push myself to ride fast/hard, bikes are mostly therapeutic for me. Is the single pivot really gonna put me at a disadvantage compared to a VPP?
I believe the positives of the multi-link frames do not outweigh their negatives. At 210 lbs I am leaning back to the Bantam or Superlight for my next bike.
This is where I need your input: Do the "performance negatives" of the single pivot (pedal bob, brake jack and frame weight) really affect a 40 year-old guy who just wants a solid bike for long days in the saddle. Even though I may race an 8 hour solo or Downieville 1-2 per year, I am not a racer. I don't really care about results. Even though I like to push myself to ride fast/hard, bikes are mostly therapeutic for me. Is the single pivot really gonna put me at a disadvantage compared to a VPP?