Buy a new seat same day as bike. Mine is set up with WTB comfort saddle, Ergon gp2 grips with mini bar ends, and Rockon top tube mini panniers. Also 2 USA made H2O carriers from WalMart. Buy one. I couldn't find better for price and a great lbs
Pros CHEAP, quality frame and components,1- drivetrain, comes setup tubless, nice tires, room for 2.5 (I think). Comes with dropper. Wide bars, short stem, slack head angle
Cons Quick release rear instead of thru axle, seatpost hits braze ons, saddle is demonic. This is my first "modern" trail bike, so this is only my opinion: head tube feels nice and slack but seat tube could be more slack as well. I'm still in a cross country stance on this bike. Fork is ok, but not up to a Recon.
Buy a new seat same day as bike. Mine is set up with WTB comfort saddle, Ergon gp2 grips with mini bar ends, and Rockon top tube mini panniers. Also 2 USA made H2O carriers from WalMart. Buy one. I couldn't find better for price and a great lbs
Pros
CHEAP, quality frame and components,1- drivetrain, comes setup tubless, nice tires, room for 2.5 (I think). Comes with dropper. Wide bars, short stem, slack head angle
Cons
| ThankQuick release rear instead of thru axle, seatpost hits braze ons, saddle is demonic. This is my first "modern" trail bike, so this is only my opinion: head tube feels nice and slack but seat tube could be more slack as well. I'm still in a cross country stance on this bike. Fork is ok, but not up to a Recon.
Hands down the best hard tail at price point.
Pros
Bye bye Talon the new 2019 version is just amazing.
Cons
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I would recommend this hardtail to anyone.
Pros
Nice 120 mm fork, great components, light and a dropper for a good price.
Cons
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