I am looking around for some steel hardtails, preferably trail or XC.
I already own a DMR Trailstar and it is a beaut bike to ride for DH/FR applications
I don't envisage my old Alum frame lasting forever and taking the journey of looking around?
Anyone own a steel hardtail here? Happy? what are my choices?
Some options I've considered:
Baum Cappuccino - a bit too exxy but Aussie and custom
Salsa Ala Carte - rare breed, OK at around $1K, nice tubing being OX temper platinum
Kona Explosif - only seen it as a bike and not thinking of running as a SS
Surly Karate Monkey - good price but they don't seem to have any normal MTB 26" wheels.
DMR Switchback - read some neg reviews and don't seem to sell 'em here
Jamis Dragon - again, not seen any that are frame only
I've come to detest duallies after owning a VT3 and love the ride quality of hardtails...
I already own a DMR Trailstar and it is a beaut bike to ride for DH/FR applications
I don't envisage my old Alum frame lasting forever and taking the journey of looking around?
Anyone own a steel hardtail here? Happy? what are my choices?
Some options I've considered:
Baum Cappuccino - a bit too exxy but Aussie and custom
Salsa Ala Carte - rare breed, OK at around $1K, nice tubing being OX temper platinum
Kona Explosif - only seen it as a bike and not thinking of running as a SS
Surly Karate Monkey - good price but they don't seem to have any normal MTB 26" wheels.
DMR Switchback - read some neg reviews and don't seem to sell 'em here
Jamis Dragon - again, not seen any that are frame only
I've come to detest duallies after owning a VT3 and love the ride quality of hardtails...