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Everything you said above is correct with the exception of one important detail. The ultimate calipers are more open around the pads to help with heat dissipation and weight reduction.

 

Anyone hear/know/have any experience with these frames? They make some affordable Ti frames.
http://carverbikes.com/

 

they are good bikes. I have known Davis Carver since I was a puppy. he runs Bath Cycle otherwise known as Bikeman
http://www.bikeman.com/ and they have regional racing and they are 100% totally from the ground up, mud eating and ti-bolt shitting
hammerheads. His bikes are world class.


http://carverbikes.com/company/faqs/#1

 

Nice! Thanks for the feedback. I came across them last night looking for a SS frame. I'm thing about getting their 420 Ti frame. I just don't know how much of my current stuff will transfer over. Also, the big geometric difference is the shorter chainstays putting the seat more over the rear axle. I'm not really sure how this will affect the ride.

My current frame (running as a SS w/tensioner): https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bike-archive/2010/stumpjumper/s-worksstumpjumpercarbonht29er/23062

The one I'm looking at: http://carverbikes.com/bikes/titanium-420/

The main things I'm concerned about transferring over are the bottom bracket and fork.

 

I have a bunch of parts from bikeman on my current fat bike. In fact, almost all of the fatbike was purchased from them. They have good customer service. They built my wheels for my fat bike as well. carver hubs on surly wheels. I'm extremely happy with the wheels.

 

When you put the 27.5's on your bike did you have to install shorter cranks because of the height difference?

 

The Pivot Switchblade comes with a 17mm spacer cup that goes under the head tube to make up for the difference. Otherwise, the lower height would be a serious issue.

 

I'll probably have to get shorter cranks for my Marin bike. This shit is starting to get expensive now . Good thing I was considering a new crankset and switching from a 24 speed to a single ring 10, or 11 speed anyway.
Thanks for the info.

 

Just got my first bike since i was in my early teens. took a few minutes to shake off the cobwebs. the phrase "like riding a bike" holds true, almost 20 years later i still know how.

2016 Giant Sedona DX.

 

cool, welcome back to riding..........I spy Kenda Komfort tires and those EZ-Fire brifters are what I put on the wife's Gary Fisher Tiburon build recently........

 

30 lbs of steel

 

Which chromag is that? I've been thinking about getting a hardtail as well and have been leaning heavy in thier direction. Not sure which model though between the surface, rootdown and primer.

 

not a mountain bike but its still a sexy beast <3

 

this is a rootdown B.A.. also my 2nd Chromag. love these bikes.

 

that surface ti is a fucking work of art. I would think about just buying the frame, but $3,100 just for an asain frame? even ti that seems pretty steep

 

Looking for some input/thoughts etc...
I've been considering getting a mountain bike, something to kinda get into it and see if I'll dig it or not.. Something that isn't outrageously priced, but also not crap.
I came across these two below at REI.. What do you all think, opinions?

Random Vids.

REI has a Ghost Kato FS 5, 27.5 Reg. 2,699. Clearance 1,888.
https://youtu.be/WkKi8p32-nk

Also
Ghost Kato FS 3, 27.5~ Reg. 1,999. Clearance 1,398.
https://youtu.be/GTCICmULPsw

 

The Ghost line is pretty legit. I'd also recommend checking KSL, Craigslist, etc for a used bike. You can generally get some decent deals and A LOT more bike if you hunt a little bit. This time of year is prime used bike selling / store clearance season.

If you are truly on a budget, I would look at mid-range hardtails, which could be spec'ed pretty sweet for the same price as a low end full sus. bike. Norco Torrent / SC Chameleon / Kona Explosif come to mind.

 

Thanks..

Where would the two bikes I posted sit, Maybe kinda midrange entry or better? Also another good thing about REI, I'd have a year to try it out, and if I didn't like it could return it for a full refund.

 

I'd stay away from ghost. mostly because the geometry is really outdated. Besides that, you might want to consider picking up a hardtail. Full suspension bikes can be tricky to learn if you're just getting back on a bike for the first time in a while. that being said, I have no idea what your experience level is. So if you are pretty bike savy and you still want to get on a full suspension, I'd recommend looking up a Marin. They are the bang up value leader for entry level, high quality bikes.

The really important things you should identify first are:

What kind of trails will I be ridding?? (most important, be realistic)
Where are my ridding skills presently at?

Once you know the answer to that stuff then you can pick the right bike for you and questions like the ones below will be narrowed down-

What kind of geometry will best suit me?
What wheel size?
How much travel?
Drivetrain - 1x or 2x set ups

 

What bike you ride ATR55?You sound like a very knowledgeable person when it comes to mountain bikes.