Let’s get a little more action in here. What’s everyone riding, and where?
I’m on a Turner Czar, Turner RFX, and GT Xizang 29 (along with roadies and tri bikes) riding in west GA/Atlanta. I build all of mine from bare frames, I’ve built a baker’s dozen or more over the past 25 years.
Also old and fat. Used to race now and then back in La, getting back into triathlons after 15 years off.
The Turners sound fun, the GT sounds badass! I also like building 'em up from the frame.
Current rides are a Wilde Supertramp (rigid 29er with a dropper) and Wilde Rambler (all-road/gravel). I can cover pretty much all the terrain I like with these two (front range of Colorado: paved roads, dirt roads, paths, double track, single track). If I was going to drive to trails I’d want a suspension bike, but for riding from home (so true singletrack is maybe 25% at most) this works great.
Those are both “dream build” bikes that have occupied a lot of space in my day dreams! Very happy for you and smiling that someone else gets it. That being said, I’m pretty sure that would make you a Yeti ARC nut too…which is where I settled (if only it could have been the 45yr anniversary model). The champagne mount is my go-to ride for all things mountain and Salt Lake. I also work a lot in AZ and have my “beater” BMC two-stoke there in order to keep the legs busy…here’s a shot of the Yeti.
