Order is out. I have changed the Maxxis for Continental Double Fighter III Sport. I'm rather excited, must admid, more than when I bought my BMW Nine T :p
Hi guys,
Am verry happy with all the feedback you gave me and I have made a decision. I'm going for the Focus 29er Bold with the T.E.C. pack. No extra wheels but I will order a set of Maxxis Grifter 29x2.50" for commuting. I was a tire freak back in the days and changed tires all the time so I'm...
I'm leaning towards the Focus, but I'm reconcidering the full suspension option as I found a good deal on the Bold hardtail (2650 euro - same groupset). That will allow me to buy a larger and more comfortable frame [for commuting]. If I get realy back into mountain biking I will have a better...
I'm glad to hear about your 82 year old friend :p I have wasted so much (sport) time (but I have lived more in the last 10 years than in my whole previous live :devilish:). Anyway, I'm 54 years old now. I surently won't relive my glory days, but I will enjoy getting outside in the nature more...
That makes 0-3 for the Focus ;)
Unfortunately, I can't try the bikes. But according the reviews they both have a relaxed riding position and about the same comfortable reach (mm Focus445-Trek449).
Ik might do the 30mm rise and I will use a speedship to get rid of the motor cut off.
The distance to work is only 10kms (6 miles). The fun part will be the weekend rides. I also love the comfort of a fully. I do commute every now and than with my sons race bike. That is diffinitly not a cummuter bike ;)
I posted a question in the Trek forum but it's actually about Trek AND Focus so I should have posted here in the general forum. Sorry about this.
My re-post:
12 years ago, circumstances made me quit sport from one day to another and it was the start of a very unhealthy lifestyle.
In an attempt...