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Originally Posted by worth
Sweet! How much does it weigh loaded? Have you done any long term expeditions. How does it do in singletrack?
I run a Surly Troll that I built up myself. Really wanted a rohloff, but ended up 1x11. I run a sinwave beacon off a son dynamo and Jones bars too. I used to run ETs but have switched that up to 2.35 maxxis ikons.
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Bikes about 60lbs with the electric on it. 42ish without . I often ride it switched off with out noticing the weight.
Loaded i add anywhere from 50 to 160 lbs.
I have taken it on some long hauls . Couple thousand kms trips but mostly just 300km to 500km rides.
On single tracks it is perfectly fine . Handles just like a Troll/1x1 since they all share the same geo up front. You never notice it is a long tail. I actually prefer the longer wheel base. Handles way better at speed and I can go down steeper drops with out fear of going ass over tea kettle.
I've done full blown mountain bike trails with huge rock gardens even. Im in the midst of building one of these from the frame up to replace the BF for hardcore stuff tho.
