New Sherpa on its way then

Looks like the next batch of Solaris' (Solarii) will be bolt thru or even boost rear axle for those interested.

Further update. I'd only got 3 or 4 rides in before 2016 ended. Then I was injured and only got my first ride of 2017 in yesterday. So, the KM Ops, it was the perfect mile muncher. So totally ticked the box. Less playful in the twisty bit of singletrack I like in the local woods. But not sure if tha...

That's really good.

Thomas is a good chap. I love the Timber bells I have.

I'm counting on it being time of year as mine is getting no interest either.

All the best with your sale firestarter.

Ben98 wrote:Surly karate monkey?

An Ops version is the reason I'm selling my Solaris

If you'd said a size 'medium' my reply would have been 'my Solaris that is for sale'

But I think the answer is Solaris.

Was your old one a mk1? If so, you can always view buying the mk2 as a suitable different version - just to convince yourself

Welcome

I showed my father and he was interested but just had to replace his oven at home so funds / timing conflict.

Not sure if it's a bad time of year. I've had literally no feedback or interest in my Solaris for sale (here, UK fat bikes and STW).

Thanks for sharing. I've given it a like.
I like stuff like that, it's my inner bike geek I guess.

I really should do an overview of my new KM Ops at some point.

Now with pics

Mk1 green Solaris in a 17.5 frame. I've owned this from new for just over 2 years. It was bought as a complete build from Cotic (built up by Paul there). It was the Gold level build at the time: Hope xc tech wheels with pro evo2 hubs. Conti mountain king II 2.2 tyres. Hope headset, seat post Q/R and...

Quick update.

I pulled the trigger and bought one.

Arrived yesterday. Built it up last night and had a brief shakedown ride today. Early days but looks promising.

I see your getting in on the act though Stu :wink: I was reading about the inaugural Adventure bike festival on STW and was going to come over here and get all self-righteous when I read Bear bones will be there running workshops :shock: http://singletrackworld.com/2016/12/new-event-adventure-cycle...

Saw this on the news section of STW and thought I'd share: http://adventurecyclefestival.co.uk This not-for-profit festival aims to inspire people to use bikes for adventure, whether that’s a day in the mountains, a coast-to-coast epic, or an overnight bikepacking trip. Based at the spectacular loca...

I've also had the THIS ISN'T A CYCLE PATH when stood next to the national cycle route signs. :D Similar to this. The one time I convinced my daughter to come out with me on a bike ride we encountered a grumpy old man who started yelling "have you lost the road" repeatedly. The irony was h...

Richard G wrote:Did they grab the nearest two supermarket bikes they could find? I wouldn't expect them to survive a single trip in the wilds of mid-Wales.

All part of adventure

Just one more quick question.

Any comments on sizing?

Height/ frame size/ bar & stem set up?

Thanks.

I started @100mm, then up to 120mm. It seems OK except the raised BB height.

Maybe I'm bored?!

If you want to buy another Solaris....

@ Gairym

what travel forks do you run on the solaris?

Just wondering if I should drop mine back to 100mm before changing bikes!

Weight I'm prepared for. It's a cheaper build and my Solaris is a light build anyway.

It'll be lighter than my Pug I'd imagine.

Looking at geometry charts the KM is close to the Carve which I did enjoy riding.

gairym wrote: I really liked the KM but found it a little cumbersome compared to the singletrack devouring ride of the Solaris.

Due to weight or geometry?

Thanks for the replies so far. Please keep them coming. Just a bit of background on my reasoning: Had my Solaris for about 2 years, it's well equipped with XT and Hope. But I only really have ridden it a handful of times in the past year. My riding has changed. It's slower and less extreme (in terms...

Not the new one, with 650b+ but the older version. In particualr the OPS version. Just looking for some owner feedback. I know it might be viewed as a bit 'old school' now (by some) but it seems to tick boxes I am looking for in terms of bikepacking and general mile munching. Especially interested i...

So, the company has contacted TOGS and awaiting a reply on the situation/some number crunching.

If the figures work out then an initial order will go in...watch this space.

Question asked - will keep you posted once I hear back.