On Oct 19, 2022, at 10:11 AM, Ryan Frahm <fra...@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello! I picked up a Susie in the last run and have been using it as my mountain bike. That said, I have not ridden a suspension bike in quite a while. I did see the email that a second run was going to happen. It was supposed to be spring this year I think but since the ones I got didn’t show up till then I’m sure it will be next year at this point, no mention of them for a while.
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On Oct 19, 2022, at 10:54 AM, Kim Hetzel <krhe...@gmail.com> wrote:
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On Oct 19, 2022, at 6:06 PM, Jason Fuller <jtf.f...@gmail.com> wrote:
I love the Susie / Gus for what they are, but I will admit I'd never consider one for trail riding around here because of two deal-breakers: rim brakes and 26.8 seatpost. I can happily do without suspension, but a dropper seatpost provides so much more off-road capability for pretty minimal complexity. At least if were 27.2 we'd have options. And disc brakes not only improve performance and general enjoyment when things get muddy, they also allow fatter tires and potentially fenders as well - there isn't enough clearance with V-brakes to have both fat tires and fenders.
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On Oct 19, 2022, at 6:38 PM, Mackenzy Albright <mackenzy...@gmail.com> wrote:
I have a bullmoose bosco first gen 59cm Clementine with 2.2 tires and simworks flat 65 fenders with ample clearance for the type of riding I do. With the steeper headtube I find it a better commuter with a basket and light trail bike that is extremely comfortable and fun. it feels like a good bike with long chainstays.
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I wouldn’t take this as gospel, but earlier this year in some email correspondence with Will from Rivendell, he mentioned that there would be another run of Susie / Gus frames either late this year or early next. He also mentioned that it MAY be the last run of these, and that they were considering consolidating the two into one bike instead of having two such similar models. Now, I don’t know if that means one of the two would go away, or both of them, or if it means a newly designed “Hillibike” that is a combination of the two. I simply can’t speculate on what he meant any more than that… but it’s something to keep in mind.
I can’t *fully* speak to the capabilities of my Gus because I’ve only had it for 2 weeks now. However, in that amount of time I’ve put it through nearly all of the situations I intend to use it for and the types of terrain I plan to ride it on. I don’t consider myself a mountain biker per se, but I do enjoy riding a bike on rough terrain. Never owned a bike with suspension and never felt the need based on my riding style. I’ve been known to do a bit of underbiking with a loaded steel gravel bike. I’m firmly a “wheels on the ground” rider. I’m not jumping off rocks, hopping over logs, or screaming down hills picking technical lines. I’m typically riding rather slowly and methodically, simply enjoying the fact that I can even ride a bike on terrain that a lot of folks wouldn’t consider. Green and blue trails for this guy, and the tamer ones at that. I wanted to be able to pack 30-odd pounds along with me for bikepacking trips on chunky gravel, unmaintained forest roads, and exploring the occasional dry creek bed or crossing scenario. My Gus replaced my Surly Troll for all the riding mentioned above. Nothing crazy. Nothing technical. But I wanted it to be capable. The weight limitations listed on the Susie ruled it out for me. I’m not heavy, but not the lightest either (175-180 usually); but my weight + loaded gear + terrain made me go with Gus.
In the past two weeks, I’ve ridden my Gus (27.5 x 2.5 tires) approximately 150 miles; spanning several paved rail trail routes, an s24o along some rugged forest roads, and a couple of trips to local singletrack parks. It’s proved entirely capable in all situations thus far. It cruises along, carves turns, descends with confidence, and climbs like a mofo. Pretty much what I want it to do.
I think if you’re looking to replace a suspension mountain bike, or a bike with a dropper post, or a bike you’d typically be bombing over roots and hopping off rocks at speed, this bike AIN’T that.
Hope my limited experience helps a bit!
- Brian
On Oct 19, 2022, at 7:43 PM, Ryan Frahm <fra...@gmail.com> wrote:
"long wheelbase progressive geometry" The next marketing ploy!
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On Oct 19, 2022, at 8:30 PM, Brian Turner <brok...@gmail.com> wrote:
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On Oct 19, 2022, at 10:55 PM, Ryan Frahm <fra...@gmail.com> wrote:
I meant to say earlier that I do agree with you on the seatpost size Jason. I never plan to use a dropper but I’d have loved to use my Eriksen Sweetpost! That and some custom form of titanium tosco ish bars from Doom would make me even happier with my Susie. Everything is nicer with a touch of titanium!
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On Oct 20, 2022, at 1:53 AM, Erik <litho...@gmail.com> wrote:
I’ve been running my Gus as my primary mountain bike for about six months now and it does everything I want it to do and goes anywhere I want to go. Some background: mountain biking has been my primary form of biking since my teen years in the late 80s. I started on rigid bikes, moved to front suspension by the mid-nineties, but didn’t make the jump to full squish for another ten years. I recently sold off my last full suspension bike (Salsa Horsethief) and used the proceeds to finance the Gus. I turned 50 this year and have realized that at this point in life that I don’t ride hard enough to warrant the big suspension beasts. I like to meander more than charge these days and am happy to leave the in-air antics to the fitter and/or younger.
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On Oct 20, 2022, at 4:57 AM, Richard Rose <rmro...@gmail.com> wrote:
Your bike is beautiful! Your choice of handlebar is interesting. One reason I am considering trading my suspended bike for a Susie is to get the exact riding position that I have on the Clem but on a dedicated mtb. In my case that means very high Bosco bars. The Clem is the only bike I own that does not give me hand / wrist issues. I am trying swept back bars on the Ibis but so far it’s not panning out.
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I’ve been running my Gus as my primary mountain bike for about six months now and it does everything I want it to do and goes anywhere I want to go. Some background: mountain biking has been my primary form of biking since my teen years in the late 80s. I started on rigid bikes, moved to front suspension by the mid-nineties, but didn’t make the jump to full squish for another ten years. I recently sold off my last full suspension bike (Salsa Horsethief) and used the proceeds to finance the Gus. I turned 50 this year and have realized that at this point in life that I don’t ride hard enough to warrant the big suspension beasts. I like to meander more than charge these days and am happy to leave the in-air antics to the fitter and/or younger.
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Hey Erik, Sweet looking Gus! In reading your post it seems like your missing a dropper option, Have you considered putting on a quick release at the seatpost binder bolt? You said you’ve been riding many iterations of MTBs since the 80s so I’m sure you’ve had a bike with one before. I put one on my Atlantis and it’s great for dropping the seat post tool- free when I want to get back a little. I think Riv might sell something on their site. It’s no dropper but it is helpful in some situations. -MikeSent from my iPhone
Interesting also that you are running 1 x 11? I guess I thought you needed a boost frame for that?
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I honed out my Bombadil with an automotive brake cylinder hone from 27.0 to 27.1+ before I took the plunge and got the reamer. Honing took a loooooong time. It does have the advantage of not needing to go all the way to 27.2 because most seatposts aren't a full 27.2.I did it so I could use a lugged Nitto seatpost - only available in 27.2. Going to use the reamer on my 27.0 Guv'nor for the same reason.Laing
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I've thought about getting my 27.0 Hunq reamed to 27.2 for exactly this reason. Maybe I should just do it already.
On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 8:50:56 AM UTC-4 lconley wrote:
Solution to putting 27.2 seat post into 26.8 seat tube:Every 26.8 and 27.2 (and 27.0) ID seat tube that I have ever seen were all the same 28.6 OD, so if you ride 27.2 droppers, reaming a 26.8 ID out to 27.2 shouldn't bother you. You are only reducing the thickness by 0.008" on the inside of the tube.Laing
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On Oct 20, 2022, at 11:13 AM, Eric Daume <eric...@gmail.com> wrote:
A real dropper is a lot handier to use, especially when the trail is rolling up and down. Being able to push a button on the bar and drop the saddle for a quick slope or hard corner is great. It’s not about riding up and then down. It’s up down up down up down….
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On Oct 20, 2022, at 6:01 PM, Mike Packard <mrg...@gmail.com> wrote:
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On Oct 21, 2022, at 7:48 AM, Ryan Frahm <fra...@gmail.com> wrote:
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On Oct 20, 2022, at 11:43 AM, Paul Clifton <paulgc...@gmail.com> wrote:
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On Oct 22, 2022, at 1:53 PM, Richard Rose <rmro...@gmail.com> wrote:
Paul, regarding your wheel size comments; what is your saddle height if I may ask? I sometimes get a little frustrated by PBH measurements. There is built in inaccuracy imho taking that measurement. Look at this pic of a Riv staff bike. This is a size 56 with presumably 29” wheels. My best guess as to my PBH would be 84. The owner of this bike is 85.5. If it were as simple as that I might conclude that I should ride the 56 vs. the 53. BUT, if I knew the saddle height of the pictured bike it would be more useful I think. It is complicated by the fact that I use a 2-3 cm lower saddle height than a 84 PBH might suggest because I have adopted a mid foot pedal position. I would love to know the saddle height of the pictured bike. Like you, I like the 27.5 wheels and could probably make both sizes work.
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On Oct 22, 2022, at 3:47 PM, Brian Turner <brok...@gmail.com> wrote:
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On Oct 29, 2022, at 7:50 PM, Luke Hendrickson <phendr...@paulpath.net> wrote:
I appreciate it. ❤️
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On Oct 30, 2022, at 10:56 AM, Ryan Frahm <fra...@gmail.com> wrote:
I’ll chime in on the Teravail Ehline vs the Ranger. Granted, I ran a 3” Ranger tough vs the Light 2.5 Ehline, but the Ranger was extremely slow in comparison. I haven’t tried the Vittoria, but I’ve heard they are great tires. That being said, when I need new tires they will likely be Rene Herse Fleecer Ridge endurance casing. They are fantastic all around tires, worth the extra $ in my experience.
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On Oct 30, 2022, at 12:45 PM, Ryan Frahm <fra...@gmail.com> wrote:
I agree and would love to see a RH tire in a larger size. So many of us would I imagine! I remember reading that Panaracer is not able to make a larger tire for them so I don’t know if it will happen. A 2.6 version would sell like hotcakes I think!
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On Oct 31, 2022, at 10:31 AM, Ryan Frahm <fra...@gmail.com> wrote:
Great looking Gus! The XR2 is a great tire. They were sold out everywhere when I picked up the Ehline or I’d gave probably gone for them. I’d love to have a full cm of rear clearance between my brake. With the 2.5 Ehline and a DXR I have 3mm tops with the rubber brake noodle in place. I have plenty of space up front but the rear is very tight. I was really hoping for a 2.8 to fit easily but I don’t think it will. If I have to go to a 2.2 to have proper mud clearance the bike starts to make less sense for me.
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On Oct 31, 2022, at 9:35 PM, Hoch in ut <cack...@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks for the photo and details.
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