thanks pew and theoDR
you both actually make things simpler,short and sweet.nice.
to pew : why do you mention no need to add weight to the anthem/epic?what does that mean?
to theoDR: seriously,let say when we cycle and drop ourselves off some kerbs where you normally see between the walking pavement and the tarmac road,does the 3.5' rear shock able to cushion that?or will it bottoms out?
Anthem and epic is definately lighter
this kind of kerb, even hardtail can take, it's how u land. Always try to land on both wheels together and land as soft as possible. To mount kerb (maybe not as high as this) long travel, just need to lean back and cycle up, but for short travel fork, need to pull the front.
Usually slacker head tube angle will accomodate longer travel fork, but sacrifice on climbing.
Shorter the chainstay it is, the faster the acceleration.
If u are considering speed on tarmac, definately go for epic/anthem, cuz for stumpy, even with the brain shock, it is bobby...but nothing beats a hardtail. and tires play a very very important part.
Another thing to note.......all that i type is based on theory, i am a poser, not a rider
