re: Andrew's comment that the steering is "light to the point of being twitchy"
I'm curious if others have that experience. I ride hands free all the time (again, XL frame + 10cm DirtDrop + choco bars) and find the bike to be supremely stable and not at all twitchy. Basically, my question is, is twitchiness inherent in frame design, or is it affected by the build? paul takoma park, md. On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 11:03:38 AM UTC-5 Mark Roland wrote: > Just an FYI, the VO Klunkers measure 700 from outside end to outside end. > Has some flare and return, not sure how much but nothing like a Bosco. > [image: IMG_20201023_080135686(1).jpg][image: > IMG_20201023_080153725(2).jpg] > > On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 9:37:42 AM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote: > >> Yes more pictures please Andrew. I'd especially like another shot of the >> handlebars. Those are exactly what I've been dreaming about lately. I'm >> trying the Persuader bars on my Atlantis. After going that wide, the swept >> Riv bars seem so narrow. I'd love a wide version of the Albatross or >> Billie. The Susie seems like the perfect bike for those bars as my Atlantis >> feels cramped with swept backs. >> >> On Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 3:42:30 AM UTC-6 duh...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> Killer build Andrew >>> >>> We'd love to see some updated pictures if you've got any >>> >>> Jared >>> >>> On Monday, February 1, 2021 at 10:21:39 PM UTC-8 Andrew Stevens wrote: >>> >>>> Sam, the MBs were 90s mtbs, more similar to an Atlantis than a Susie. >>>> The Susie has a much more upright position, and a radically longer top >>>> tube >>>> (70cm on the XL, with a 59cm seat tube.) The design of early mountain >>>> bikes, and most race designed bikes regardless of generation, is to spread >>>> your center of gravity more evenly between the hbars and seat in order to >>>> reduce drag. None of these principles apply to the Susie, which is >>>> designed >>>> to have most of the weight on the saddle, further back and over the rear >>>> stays, for the purpose of comfort. >>>> >>>> On Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 4:19:10 PM UTC-6 Clark Fitzgerald >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Sam- The Susie is completely different from a stock MB2. Susie has >>>>> higher bars for a more upright position centered over your feet, wider >>>>> tires, and a longer wheelbase. I found the Susie much more comfortable >>>>> and >>>>> confidence inspiring on rough terrain. I sold my 1992 MB2 and bought an >>>>> Atlantis- no regrets. >>>>> On Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 7:16:36 AM UTC-8 Sam Perez wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> How does the susie compare to an mb2 I have an mb1 and assume it is >>>>>> the same geometry. Had to use a short stem for drips and just picked up >>>>>> some albatross bars to experiment. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thu, Jan 28, 2021, 1:24 PM Jared Wilson <duh...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Got mine set up a couple weeks back with Tumbleweed Persuader bars. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Bike is looonnnggg, but still feels nimble enough on single track, >>>>>>> not to mention smooth! I find she likes to self steer towards rougher >>>>>>> terrain just to see what happens ;) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I came from a Bridgestone MB2 and I'm very happy with how the Susie >>>>>>> handles in comparison, I'm left wanting nothing more than to put down >>>>>>> more >>>>>>> miles. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Jared in Santa Cruz >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 10:55:10 AM UTC-8 >>>>>>> benjami...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi all, my first post here! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I am close to pulling the trigger on a Susie, but am not finding >>>>>>>> many descriptions of how it rides, handles, etc. What should I >>>>>>>> expect? >>>>>>>> How is the acceleration? I am looking for something for 50% single >>>>>>>> track >>>>>>>> and 50% gravel roads, and an occasional short bikepacking trip. I >>>>>>>> ride a >>>>>>>> rigid MTB currently so the lack of front suspension won't be a shock >>>>>>>> (get >>>>>>>> it?), but still am looking to smooth out some of the bumps. How is it >>>>>>>> to >>>>>>>> ride with swept back bars on technical single track? >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks a lot for the thoughts!! >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> >>>>>> 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-bun...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>> >>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/18f2e29a-ca00-4856-acf6-92ffa3c0565dn%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/18f2e29a-ca00-4856-acf6-92ffa3c0565dn%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>> . >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. 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