tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post6781340194903235694..comments2024-03-20T11:02:58.107+00:00Comments on coastrider: Another new bike coming from Surly Pt2 - The Krampus 29+coastkidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06722983165386248189noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-32045355210352978132012-08-01T21:17:25.340+01:002012-08-01T21:17:25.340+01:00There is a picture or two now of the Krampus in Ja...There is a picture or two now of the Krampus in Japan, and it has a double ring up front and front mech!, so looking good!, <br />I will no doubt end up with one too next year as a trail bike once they have been out a while and fully reviewed and tested etc... -:)coastkidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06722983165386248189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-70373623029282350882012-08-01T09:53:48.916+01:002012-08-01T09:53:48.916+01:00Hey Coastkid, great post.
I never realised Pugsl...Hey Coastkid, great post. <br /><br />I never realised Pugsleys had a slack(ish?) head angle (although I don't know much about such things). I always thought mine felt so fast and predictable descending because of the enormous grip and built-in suspension from the tyres.<br /><br />I've been mountainbiking since 1992 but the Pug is only my 2nd off-road bike so I don't have much to compare it too! I really love the handling out on the trails and the steering is fast enough for me until you come to tight u-turns around trees etc when it can feel a little ponderous.<br /><br />My Pug is a singlespeed and I can hold my own for a couple of hours riding with friends (on lighter geared bikes with suspension) but then the energy levels drop away because of all the (standing) climbs involved. <br /><br />For that reason I've been dreaming about either a 29er with a fat front end (Karate-Monkey or Ogre) or a 2nd lighter fatbike with Marge-Lites. <br /><br />I'm really excited about the Krampus, I think it would be the perfect MTB for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-30205566098444893842012-07-27T17:43:54.347+01:002012-07-27T17:43:54.347+01:00Coastkid,
I've really appreciated reading you...Coastkid,<br /><br />I've really appreciated reading your thoughts on the new generation of fat / semi fat / super fat bikes put out by surly and others in recent months. You're definately an authority on the subject!<br /><br />It looks like its an exciting time in the history of mountain biking as manufacturers are starting to pay serious attention to what a modern full rigid mtb might be like. After years (decades?) of manufacturers insisting that over complicated, over priced and maintenance hungry suspension technology is the only way to go, at last a sensible alternative seems to be developing. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to seeing what mainstream manufacturers might now do with a combination of fat bike tyres, 29er wheels and maybe a 'Jones' type semi rigid suspension frame. I see this as the next phase in mtb development, but we'll find out if this is true over the next few years ...Castle Davenoreply@blogger.com