21/22 Bikes That Make Your Shorts Tighter.

**rideit** · 08-04-2020, 02:39 PM

Had to do it, it’s about time for all of the releases.

**Conundrum** · 08-04-2020, 02:44 PM

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 is timely.

**Bushwacka** · 08-04-2020, 02:52 PM

So I have had a 2012 Kona Honzo Size M I have run since a SS since it came out.

The 420mm reach feels short to me and my size L Trance has a 468mm reach and feel spot on!

Kona released 4 new Honzo models today, 3 with sliders.

Kona Honzo ST - frame only.

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Honzo DL - same geo as ST but AL and complete or Frame.

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Honzo ESD - very progressive Geo and Steel. Complete or Frame.

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its been 5 years since I bought a bike, and I now I am awaiting more info to proceed.

**grinch** · 08-04-2020, 07:51 PM

No tracking yet. Still hopeful its here this week. Jorts are mega tight atm

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**cydwhit** · 08-04-2020, 08:06 PM

It's wild to me that for once there are like 4? (Honzo ESD, Sutra ULTD, Shonky, Process X) Kona bikes that I'm actually stoked about and wish I could justify owning. Feels like 2008 when I wanted a Stinky, a CoilAir and a Jake the Snake. What a time to be alive.

**Sandbox** · 08-04-2020, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by grinch

No tracking yet. Still hopeful its here this week. Jorts are mega tight atm

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i really do like the looks of those Commencal bikes... the geo just appeals to my eyes. Really want to try one out at some point this year.

**grinch** · 08-04-2020, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by Sandbox

i really do like the looks of those Commencal bikes... the geo just appeals to my eyes. Really want to try one out at some point this year.

The geo definitely sucked me in. The concerns being, will the head angle be too slack(first time saying that and would i consider a works headset for +1?) and will 36+lbs be ok. Should be fun somewhere

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**TAHOEDOWN** · 08-04-2020, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by grinch

The geo definitely sucked me in. The concerns being, will the head angle be too slack(first time saying that and would i consider a works headset for +1?) and will 36+lbs be ok. Should be fun somewhere

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It'll be fun when it matters

**Sandbox** · 08-04-2020, 08:52 PM

Now is that 36 lbs as they ship it to you? Or is that after you trim the fat on what they ship?

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**grinch** · 08-04-2020, 08:56 PM

Im not sure. I think im adding a huck norris and some more on the tires straight away but i think that can be trimmed a bit next summer. Not much though

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**Sandbox** · 08-04-2020, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by grinch

Im not sure. I think im adding a huck norris and some more on the tires straight away but i think that can be trimmed a bit next summer. Not much though

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damn, comes with a fox 38.... I’m even more interested... hahaha

**grinch** · 08-04-2020, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Sandbox

damn, comes with a fox 38.... I’m even more interested... hahaha

Thats another concern. Im hearing a lot of good things on them but the most recent thing i heard is creaking stanchions at the crown interface. Fingers crossed thats not a wide spread issue. Give it a go i guess. Hear lots of good reports on the zeb as well

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**406** · 08-05-2020, 09:42 AM

I can't justify because I wouldn't ride it enough, but would love to update my Ti hardtail to this:

**nickwm21** · 08-05-2020, 12:03 PM

New Trance X looks good on paper

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**bagtagley** · 08-05-2020, 12:36 PM

No change from 2020 as far as what tightens my shorts the most. Still want something from GG.

**rideit** · 08-05-2020, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by bagtagley

No change from 2020. Still want something from GG.

Looks new to me...

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/giant-...re-travel.html

**bagtagley** · 08-05-2020, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by rideit

Looks new to me...

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/giant-...re-travel.html

RidEgg, bruh

**g_man80** · 08-05-2020, 01:52 PM

The Trance X 2 looks like a great value. Two things caught my eye though: The photos show SLX cranks, but the specs say MT510. Slight downgrade? And the specs list a KMC X-12 chain. I'm not seeing that chain as being fully compatible with Shimano 12-spd hyperglide+.

**Whiteroom_Guardian** · 08-05-2020, 01:55 PM

Depending on how the fall/winter goes I think I'll be buying a Transition Spur.

https://www.transitionbikes.com/Bikes_Spur.cfm

**Conundrum** · 08-05-2020, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by Whiteroom_Guardian

Depending on how the fall/winter goes I think I'll be buying a Transition Spur.

https://www.transitionbikes.com/Bikes_Spur.cfm

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

**rideit** · 08-05-2020, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by bagtagley

RidEgg, bruh

Ah, got it. Smash on.

**Dantheman** · 08-05-2020, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by bagtagley

RidEgg, bruh

They need to do an update so that I can get a v1 carbon Megatrail frame for cheap.

**snowday** · 08-05-2020, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Conundrum

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

Pretty sure the XO1 is the 6k deal...but just asked Transition as to availability and mediums won't be around until February supposedly. Fuck, take my $$$ now.

**Whiteroom_Guardian** · 08-05-2020, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by snowday

Pretty sure the XO1 is the 6k deal...but just asked Transition as to availability and mediums won't be around until February supposedly. Fuck, take my $$$ now.

Fuck.

Wish I had just taken a risk and pulled trigger during the first week.

**Conundrum** · 08-05-2020, 06:04 PM

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.