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red_flanders

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I think I found my dream bike! 2024 Santa Cruz Megatower, just finished the build a couple weeks ago. Been raining cats and dogs in Nor*Cal so I haven't really been able to put it through its paces in the gnar, but everything I've ridden is telling me it's the best fit I've ever had on a bike. Not a fast climber by any means, but gets over EVERYTHING in a way I've never experienced. Clearing stuff I've never gotten over before, never even close. Eats up the downs. So comfortable. I think the three big things are the size-specific chain stays which put me in the perfect position, the overall geometry at a 77.5° seat tube and a 63.5° head tube, and the stack, which is really high and perfect for a long-torso, short-arm kinda guy. I love this thing!

Anyone else get a new MTB or Gravel bike recently?

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red_flanders said:
I think I found my dream bike! 2024 Santa Cruz Megatower, just finished the build a couple weeks ago. Been raining cats and dogs in Nor*Cal so I haven't really been able to put it through its paces in the gnar, but everything I've ridden is telling me it's the best fit I've ever had on a bike. Not a fast climber by any means, but gets over EVERYTHING in a way I've never experienced. Clearing stuff I've never gotten over before, never even close. Eats up the downs. So comfortable. I think the three big things are the size-specific chain stays which put me in the perfect position, the overall geometry at a 77.5° seat tube and a 63.5° head tube, and the stack, which is really high and perfect for a long-torso, short-arm kinda guy. I love this thing!

Anyone else get a new MTB or Gravel bike recently?

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NICE ride!
 
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Slavique Nuke

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I bought the new Canyon Lux Trail CF 9 in the winter, the weather is very unfavourable here but it doesn't stop me putting the kilometres in.

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red_flanders said:
I think I found my dream bike! 2024 Santa Cruz Megatower, just finished the build a couple weeks ago. Been raining cats and dogs in Nor*Cal so I haven't really been able to put it through its paces in the gnar, but everything I've ridden is telling me it's the best fit I've ever had on a bike. Not a fast climber by any means, but gets over EVERYTHING in a way I've never experienced. Clearing stuff I've never gotten over before, never even close. Eats up the downs. So comfortable. I think the three big things are the size-specific chain stays which put me in the perfect position, the overall geometry at a 77.5° seat tube and a 63.5° head tube, and the stack, which is really high and perfect for a long-torso, short-arm kinda guy. I love this thing!

Anyone else get a new MTB or Gravel bike recently?

https://imgur.com/r5ip7cj
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Nice workshop.
 
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red_flanders

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Moose McKnuckles said:
I just went with the Santa Cruz Tallboy myself. It came down to the Tallboy or the Hightower.
Superb bike @red_flanders
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No wrong answer, just whatever works for you. Great bike the Tallboy, would love to have one. Cover all that ground and that much capability? Sign me up. But I also love having the big bike whenever I want to just bomb stuff. So fun either way.
 
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red_flanders said:
I think I found my dream bike! 2024 Santa Cruz Megatower, just finished the build a couple weeks ago. Been raining cats and dogs in Nor*Cal so I haven't really been able to put it through its paces in the gnar, but everything I've ridden is telling me it's the best fit I've ever had on a bike. Not a fast climber by any means, but gets over EVERYTHING in a way I've never experienced. Clearing stuff I've never gotten over before, never even close. Eats up the downs. So comfortable. I think the three big things are the size-specific chain stays which put me in the perfect position, the overall geometry at a 77.5° seat tube and a 63.5° head tube, and the stack, which is really high and perfect for a long-torso, short-arm kinda guy. I love this thing!

Anyone else get a new MTB or Gravel bike recently?

https://imgur.com/r5ip7cj
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Your bike makes me feel really slow, and kinda poor!! Lol!!I am still not good enough to need a rear shock!! Your bike is the definition of fun!!
 
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red_flanders said:
Well if it makes you feel any better, I have enough money for this bike 'cause I'm old. :DCertainly wasn't dropping this kind of coin on a bike in my 20's.

Anyway, thanks!
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It's really beautiful!! Just put Maxxis Aggressor 2.3 on wife's bike and she loves them.. I keep eyeing a BH Ultralight w Dura Ace and it's got a scuff on non drive side chain stay.. $900 bucks off!!! I have been told that it's all the exposed cables why I am so, so slow.. New bike may not make you faster, but you feel faster!! Enjoy it!!
 
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Unchained said:
It's really beautiful!! Just put Maxxis Aggressor 2.3 on wife's bike and she loves them.. I keep eyeing a BH Ultralight w Dura Ace and it's got a scuff on non drive side chain stay.. $900 bucks off!!! I have been told that it's all the exposed cables why I am so, so slow.. New bike may not make you faster, but you feel faster!! Enjoy it!!
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Thx Unchained!

Yes, it's totally the cables, that's it. :D :D :D
 
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Wow that sounds awesome!The Megatower is a fantastic choice, especially with that geometryI totally agree that the size specific chain stays make a huge difference it really helps with handling.Glad you're feeling comfortable on it!Can't wait to hear how it performs in the gnarly stuff!As for new bikes I recently got a gravel bike, and I'm also amazed at how well it handles tough terrain.Bikes are such a passion! :)
 
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red_flanders said:
Somebody else post some new bike day content! Can't believe y'all aren't buying at these prices... :)

Update on the Megatower. Still the best bike I've ever owned, by a long shot. Stupid good.
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I'm getting ready to buy my wife an Allied BC40 for her to race (final decision was what she wanted for Leadville). Allied has been really cool to her, she's getting a great deal, and free paint (Miami Vice Green). Shes a bada$$, so I think they like the fact that she'll be on their bikes, and on podiums. I'll post when we get it.

I recently got a Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay C70...but I don't want to be E-bike shamed, so I wont post a picture of it. It does let me do those Sunday 30 -70 mile MTB/Gravel rides with her...because it's the only way I can keep up. Actually, that's why she bought it for me, and we do ride together a lot more now. I've named it "Dafaq Do I Care." because she'll be like, "Hey, you want to go out to ________" 40 miles into a ride, and my response is "Dafaq do I care? I got 50% battery left."

Note, I do ride my Otso Warakin Ti most days, but twice per week, I do the E-Bike thing (Sundays and HS MTB team practices). Believe it or not, it actually does make me a better rider. I put it on lower settings, and so far, my climbing has improved overall.
 
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ChewbaccaDefense said:
I'm getting ready to buy my wife an Allied BC40 for her to race (final decision was what she wanted for Leadville). Allied has been really cool to her, she's getting a great deal, and free paint (Miami Vice Green). Shes a bada$$, so I think they like the fact that she'll be on their bikes, and on podiums. I'll post when we get it.

I recently got a Rocky Mountain Altitude Powerplay C70...but I don't want to be E-bike shamed, so I wont post a picture of it. It does let me do those Sunday 30 -70 mile MTB/Gravel rides with her...because it's the only way I can keep up. Actually, that's why she bought it for me, and we do ride together a lot more now. I've named it "Dafaq Do I Care." because she'll be like, "Hey, you want to go out to ________" 40 miles into a ride, and my response is "Dafaq do I care? I got 50% battery left."

Note, I do ride my Otso Warakin Ti most days, but twice per week, I do the E-Bike thing (Sundays and HS MTB team practices). Believe it or not, it actually does make me a better rider. I put it on lower settings, and so far, my climbing has improved overall.
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*** e-bike shaming, post that bad boy!
 
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