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Bontrager G5 is a really confidence inspiring front tyre, better edge channels than the DHR2 (which is a very nice tyre too). read all about it here
and – https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/maxxis-minion-dhr2 – stay tuned to page 2, touch confusingly page 1 is about the old DHR, a nasty thing.
Honestly the G5 is worth the weight upfront, its so “calm”
Hia
Aluminium frame?
I suggest just strip it and leave it RAW, a bit of metal polish will keep it beautiful, or leave it and it’ll go dull and look like something from a “pro toolbox”
check out this beauty: https://geometronbikes.co.uk/bikes/g1/ raw alloy with ano linkages
Hi there,
If you want a TRUE all rounder take it from a guy who used to own 7 bikes. Now just the one (and a pub bike)
Have a look here https://geometronbikes.co.uk/ at the G16 (yeah it works great with 29″ wheels) or the new G1 and take it from there. Getting one changed my riding life at 60+ years old. It’s SO much fun now.
If you can’t stretch to one of those, I suggest you try look for something a similar shape. Supporting your local shop is great, I totally approve of that but you have to get the right “shape” bike – a bike that fits you right and you’ll not look back.
If you’re 5′ 10″ or more, you’ll really benefit from a bike with a decent reach and longish chain-stays as it helps you balance the bike. Most many=ufacturers are making bikes that are just far too short (and don’t get me started on the obsession with short chainstays [which stop you weighting the front tyre])
Geometron have got the balance perfect.
As long as the seat tube is steep, pedalling the long bike will be no problem and you’ll love the downward trails. I ride mine in local tight woods as well as the uplift when I can get away to Enduro and DH tracks. https://geometronbikes.co.uk/2019/01/05/chris-g16/
I’ve not felt the need to get back on an XC bike (I had a Pivot 429) since I bought my first Geoemetron G16 (I am 6’2″: longest, 520 reach, setup 27.5 rear/29 front 160mm Lyric and rear 175mm Fox X2).
Enjoy your new machine, I hope it serves you well
Neil
