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I'm lucky to have a selection of bikes, all with very specific purposes, mostly related to the local type of riding. However after moving house last year whats local is a bit different (less bog and sand, more normal trails!)
So I could really do with a 'normal trails' kinda bike. Something with a bit of suspension to help my ageing bones - although its still pretty flat around here, so nothing too LLS needed.
In keeping with other bikes I'd like it to be steel and a bit niche, but able to take proper B+ (3" tyres on 40 or 50mm rims) and have 100-120mm forks.
Keeping my eye out for a Mk3 Stooge (I've already got a Speedball which is great for longer adventures, want something more for hooning round the local woods).
Anything else I should consider?
Came here to say Stooge.
Surly Karate Monkey
All City Electric Queen
Shand Bahookie
Genesis Tarn
Stanton sherpa
My mate is selling one of these. In fact I think it's the actual one used in these photos
https://singletrackmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/shand-cycles-handbuilt-hoolie/
Super niche (a few were built as a new lineup in the range but never made it as a production model) and very, very nice.
How about a Bombtrack. I do like the look of this one...
https://bombtrack.com/2021-beyond-plus/
I'll add another Tarn recommendation, I've had mine for four years now. In that time I've ran with/without suspension, 29er/B+, it's been to trail centres, the peak district, the lakes and covered a fair few miles with one of my girls either on the macride or both of them in the trailer.
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Marin did a good one, didn't they? Timber something?
@seventy is that the red one down in Carlisle that has been for sale for months now?
@seventy is that the red one down in Carlisle that has been for sale for months now?
No, it's the actual one in the article linked above.
If you can find a new of s/h one, Singular Swift would be all of these.
Rear is maybe more like 2.8" clearance than full 3" (but latest model may come closer).