Luke... I really don't have an n+1 thing going onAlpinum wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 6:21 pm
If weight is the single most important factor, Stoll is the way to go. Size M was just a bit above 850 g(!). BMC and Arc8 (both M) were 1040 g and 1020 g, respectively.
You need to get a Stoll. Get the full susser too whilst you're at it.lune ranger wrote: ↑Mon Mar 22, 2021 4:21 pm You need to shake off the n+1 thing and love the bike(s) you have.
Throw away the old (2 months or older) gunk.
n+1 keeps the wheels turning. Hail the bicycle industry!
Gian, weight is and isn't. It's always the blanace of weight/strength that I love.
BMC... would never ride one
GHOST glad I've never needed to ride one
SCOTT I looked at one once and thought 'eurgh'. It has memories of Wheelspin Cycles in my head. I went there before I instead bought my first bike in my 20s from Colne Valley Cycles. The gaffer needed a punch or a pinch. But thats just me...
Won't bother look8ng at the Stoll and had already discounted the Specialized EPIC at 850g for that very reason (and that it's a trashy specialized... sorry... I love Trek much better but only cos they were reviewed poorly by MBR for almost 10 years).
Bought the SC now anyway and possibly the last one to enter the country for a little while...
it is expensive, but I think I have spent less than £200 in total maintenance in 20 year, a few oil changes, chain & chain ring replaced. The rear cog has been reversed. In addition the hub was converted from to disk brakes, (and also internal to external gear box. (Approx £250)
