# New Bike Time you say? **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [September 12, 2015, 3:25pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355 "2015-09-12T15:25:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![riderx](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/riderx/32/2821_2.png) [@riderx](https://ecmtb.net/u/riderx)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2015, 3:25pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/1 "2015-09-12T15:25:46Z")
There are a lot of choices for next season’s new ride. New wheel sizes especially. Is a fat bike in your future or a 27.5+ or 29+ bike? I’m thinking a new full suspension 29er would be nice for myself, but I still have to work out the finances. What is everyone else looking at and why? ---
**Author:** ![bikegeek](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/bikegeek/32/981_2.png) [@bikegeek](https://ecmtb.net/u/bikegeek)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2015, 9:27pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/2 "2015-09-13T21:27:28Z")
a 29+ would be nice for bikepacking; a krampus or ecr from surly, maybe the deadwood from salsa, not sold on the drop bars for most the riding i end up doing, though. other than that, a dual squish 29er may be in my future. probably not next year, but it’s in my 5 year plan. ---
**Author:** ![Pepperjester](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/pepperjester/32/773_2.png) [@Pepperjester](https://ecmtb.net/u/Pepperjester)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2015, 11:02pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/3 "2015-09-13T23:02:06Z")
I’m in the market for a new DH / FR bike or a new trail / enduro bike. Depending on what one sells first. ---
**Author:** ![TheWindSucker](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/thewindsucker/32/10537_2.png) [@TheWindSucker](https://ecmtb.net/u/TheWindSucker)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2015, 11:43pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/4 "2015-09-14T23:43:13Z")
Surly Ogre. Fat bikes do nothing for me, 29er+ is intriguing but fringy. I just want something super simple, reliable and versatile. ---
**Author:** ![gtrguy](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/gtrguy/32/813_2.png) [@gtrguy](https://ecmtb.net/u/gtrguy)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2015, 5:10pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/5 "2015-09-16T17:10:08Z")
Love looking at new bikes, definitely lusting after a couple things but can’t justify buying a new bike when I haven’t pushed the limits of my 5 year old Kona… I freaking love that bike and it does everything I ask of it up to the limits of my skill so a new bike simply doesn’t make sense for me… especially with two kids and limited funds available! LOL ---
**Author:** ![JoshM](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/joshm/32/798_2.png) [@JoshM](https://ecmtb.net/u/JoshM)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2015, 8:55pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/6 "2015-09-16T20:55:22Z")
The pricing on new bikes is bananas. ---
**Author:** ![gtrguy](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/gtrguy/32/813_2.png) [@gtrguy](https://ecmtb.net/u/gtrguy)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2015, 10:31pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/7 "2015-09-16T22:31:47Z")
Agreed! ---
**Author:** ![bent6543](https://ecmtb.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@bent6543](https://ecmtb.net/u/bent6543)\ **Post date:** [September 16, 2015, 10:40pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/8 "2015-09-16T22:40:26Z")
Let me hear you say this shit is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S I look at new bikes lots, and there are a few that would be awesome to own but I’ll be keeping what I have running now as long as possible and as cheap as possible, ---
**Author:** ![bent6543](https://ecmtb.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@bent6543](https://ecmtb.net/u/bent6543)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2015, 11:56am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/9 "2015-09-21T11:56:15Z")
I think this is close to what I would want in a new bike: [http://www.cannondale.com/nam\_en/2016/bikes/mountain/trail/habit/habit-50](http://www.cannondale.com/nam_en/2016/bikes/mountain/trail/habit/habit-50) It’s not that fancy in the component department but looks like some solid parts. It’s got the travel and geometry I want, I don’t feel the need for big travel, I prefer having to choose lines. Probably why I ride a rigid bike most of the time, my full sus bike is shorter travel than this and I’ve never wished I had more. I’d prefer a threaded BB and I’m skeptical of the “zero pivot seat stays” in terms of longevity. I like my 26" wheels but 27.5 seems like the replacement du jour. 29" doesn’t interest me. Well enough day dreaming. ---
**Author:** ![bent6543](https://ecmtb.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@bent6543](https://ecmtb.net/u/bent6543)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2015, 8:09pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/10 "2015-09-29T20:09:31Z")
Actually I think this is as close as it gets to perfect for me right now, built in Canada too: [http://www.xprezo.ca/en/velo/wuuu-650/](http://www.xprezo.ca/en/velo/wuuu-650/) ---
**Author:** ![brightwhite](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/brightwhite/32/1314_2.png) [@brightwhite](https://ecmtb.net/u/brightwhite)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 11:09am UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/11 "2015-09-30T11:09:04Z")
Isn’t Xprezo the old Balfa guys? Man, I still miss my Minuteman. I ride as much as possible in the winter, but I hate taking the Yeti on the salty roads or riding on them occasionally–just kills components. I’d love to just build up my old Torrent if I could find a fork for her, and my studs on it. ---
**Author:** ![gtrguy](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/gtrguy/32/813_2.png) [@gtrguy](https://ecmtb.net/u/gtrguy)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 1:01pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/12 "2015-09-30T13:01:24Z")
@brightwhite What do you need for a fork for your Torrent? ---
**Author:** ![brightwhite](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/brightwhite/32/1314_2.png) [@brightwhite](https://ecmtb.net/u/brightwhite)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 1:15pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/13 "2015-09-30T13:15:36Z")
@gtrguy It had a Sherman Firefly on it, but that’s long since blown and you can’t get seals any more from what I’ve seen. So a 4-5" travel, 1 1/8" steerer, 20mm axle fork of some description. ---
**Author:** ![gtrguy](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/gtrguy/32/813_2.png) [@gtrguy](https://ecmtb.net/u/gtrguy)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 1:24pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/14 "2015-09-30T13:24:34Z")
Ah, have a few things kicking around but the only 20mm axe fork I have has a 1.5" straight steerer. ---
**Author:** ![brightwhite](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/brightwhite/32/1314_2.png) [@brightwhite](https://ecmtb.net/u/brightwhite)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 1:26pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/15 "2015-09-30T13:26:45Z")
Thanks–part of me wants to pick up a new HT frame, fork and a few extras and create a new fun bike for dirt jumps, riding with the kids and all that. The Torrent is dented and old and I’m lusting over a Chromag. ---
**Author:** ![gtrguy](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/gtrguy/32/813_2.png) [@gtrguy](https://ecmtb.net/u/gtrguy)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 1:31pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/16 "2015-09-30T13:31:12Z")
The Chromag frames look sweet… I put a Fox on my old Kona hardtail, upgraded the brakes, cranks, etc, etc. and it’s a blast to ride. Usually take it for any rides with my son or anything that’s long distance and not too gnarly like the Tour de New France last weekend. ---
**Author:** ![Jetter](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/jetter/32/16913_2.png) [@Jetter](https://ecmtb.net/u/Jetter)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 2:02pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/17 "2015-09-30T14:02:51Z")
[quote=“brightwhite, post:13, topic:3355, full:true”] So a 4-5" travel, 1 1/8" steerer, 20mm axle fork of some description. [/quote] I was in the same boat as you a while back @brightwhite, like hens teeth now. They are out there, but are usually rough shape or people want way too much for them. ---
**Author:** ![JoshM](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/joshm/32/798_2.png) [@JoshM](https://ecmtb.net/u/JoshM)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 8:22pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/18 "2015-09-30T20:22:26Z")
Just picked up a new Chromag frame this week. It should be here Friday It’ll be my first steel bike, so I’m interested to see how it rides vs an aluminum hardtail. ---
**Author:** ![bent6543](https://ecmtb.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/7cd45c/32.png) [@bent6543](https://ecmtb.net/u/bent6543)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 8:41pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/19 "2015-09-30T20:41:43Z")
nice, Chromag bikes look awesome…in my opinion steel is the best material for hardtails but I’m old and probably biased having never ridden an aluminum hardtail. ---
**Author:** ![brightwhite](https://ecmtb.net/user_avatar/ecmtb.net/brightwhite/32/1314_2.png) [@brightwhite](https://ecmtb.net/u/brightwhite)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2015, 8:48pm UTC](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355/20 "2015-09-30T20:48:29Z")
Sweet, @JoshM–which one did you get? I’ve owned several Easton aluminum hardtails (Brodie Holeshot and Norco Torrent), and a number of 4130 cromo HTs. The steel weighted more, but had a nicer, more damped feel. But the Easton bikes were nice too. More ‘poppy’ but definitely a rougher ride. Shaped stays definitely help here. [Next page](https://ecmtb.net/t/new-bike-time-you-say/3355.md?page=2)