It seems that the fatter tire +1 velolution continues to move forward. The ECR/Krampus bikes are a great design but have a few issues, as Jim mentioned. One big issue for me are the rear dropouts which are designed as a compromise between IGH and derailleur hubs. Singular Cycles also has a 29+ bikes in the works but with an EBB and vertical dropouts. Surly also has another tire in the works called the Dirt Wizard at 2.75"with bigger knobs.
The tougher decision for me is between a 29+ bike and the smaller rimmed fat bikes. In my mind my 2.3" tired 29er is sufficient for most serious off road camping. Where the fatter tires help are sandy rides like in the California desert. Nevertheless, I'd love to see a Riv that fits these big tires. ~mike Carlsbad Ca. On Saturday, February 15, 2014 9:09:21 PM UTC-8, Clayton wrote: > > I have a serious drool going over the Surly ECR 29+ off road camping bike. > Now, if Rivendell made such a bike, I would absolutely have to sell > everything I own and get one. Hint Hint Grant? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
