@Vik & @Perry
Very different experience today. Admittedly not on the same difficulty of trail but I think it will translate.
Probably a bit too high (+30mm rise versus my last ride) but I can't see knocking the stem down more than 5-10mm. Rear suspension works even better with the change in weight balance and while the bike didn't 'feel' quite as fast it was more stable for sure.
Climbing was ~ same/same. It's not the best position for laying down power but it chugs along efficiently and actually in the steepest switchback corners dropper my elbows a bit with the higher bar made for better steering than the previous iteration.
Jan. 8, 2024, 1:09 p.m. - Andrew Major
@Vik & @Perry Very different experience today. Admittedly not on the same difficulty of trail but I think it will translate. Probably a bit too high (+30mm rise versus my last ride) but I can't see knocking the stem down more than 5-10mm. Rear suspension works even better with the change in weight balance and while the bike didn't 'feel' quite as fast it was more stable for sure. Climbing was ~ same/same. It's not the best position for laying down power but it chugs along efficiently and actually in the steepest switchback corners dropper my elbows a bit with the higher bar made for better steering than the previous iteration. 