Really good looking beads can look good and have poor penetration where you can't see them. *the little I've welded I was a hack. My grandpa's shop I worked at for college summers had some sick...

My point was when I looked on the website you posted to have a head tube replaced, that service was unavailable while adding stack height to an existing head tube was available. Kind of funny to me...

I merely pointed out that the discussion was a new head tube and you posted a link to extend the head tube for $300 which doesn’t involve nearly the same amount of work. Carry on.

$300 to increase stack height without cutting any of the original frame. $500 and up plus $100 refinishing for headtube replacement. I'm guessing additional charges for angle changes. Plus when...

No but picked up a Tracer this year. I get they are not the same bike but commenting because I really like the rear suspension which should be similar to the Sniper.

Tracer

Just did some riding/climbing on my new Intense with a 75* seat angle and actually really liked it.

I’m an idiot and it gives a warning to add a frame. That makes sense and yes, is a good idea.

This is my cart when I hit the pre-order button. I’m not ordering one, was just curious. I’m not looking at ‘21 stuff right now. Replacing my ‘15 Spartan with a close out Tracer today hopefully.

Seems like $6k pre-order deal on XX1 is pretty sweet.

Was thinking about checking out a Salsa Rustler at the local shop so I called today. They said sorry, don't have any and I would have to wait until the 2021 stuff is released so I think your thread...