Ryan Frahm might have something to say on this subject? Think he sold a Susie & got a Hardtack or a Moonshiner. Not sure.Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 11, 2025, at 4:39 PM, J G wrote:Just a couple of thoughts to share as someone who had a custom built similar to this back in 2016:This bike will take
Bill L mentioned LaCabra. By all accounts a swell bike that might fit the bill? And on sale right now (?) for a bargain price. Also & for what it’s worth; Jones are fantastic - loved mine. But I sold mine along with other bikes to get my Gus. Jones was my favorite ever MTB - until I got the Gus.Sen
I must say the Moonshine sure does look rather good in that color combo !
3" tires would certainly open up more possibilities for terrain. I wouldn't
worry abut the "new" parts on it, you'd figure it out. Gotta start
somewhere. As a now drop bar well below the saddle Bomba rider, all I can
say
Max
I've got two things to say:
1. First a hot take: It's 2025; the Bombadil is a road bike. It is
possibly the nicest backroads loaded touring bike ever made. That's what
it is. There are much much better dirt bikes than the Bombadil. The
Bombadil is one of a kind, possibly never to be ma
Interesting bike, this Moonshiner. Also interesting replies from some Riv
owners. I find it fascinating that, viewing the pics of the Moonshiner on
their website, that it's set up with 3" tires and, amazingly more so, drop
bars on an off-road bike like that. Geez... you'd think that would be a
