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jazzanova Added a comment about product review Hightower LT
7/6/2017 3:03pm
I hear you. The thing is I already wish for a steeper STA on my N3. I would like to see at least 75-76° ESA. I am 5'8" on a large N3 with 32mm stem. I would like longer reach as well, but than I wpuld be stretched put too much when seated... steeper ST would give me the same seated cockpit (saddle to handlebar distance) while providing a longer reach. I believe companies like Pole and Nicolai are up to something with their approach. Steep STA, Long Reach and slack HA. Another reason why I won't get a longer...
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jazzanova Added a comment about product review Hightower LT
7/6/2017 1:23pm
Exactly because of the slack STA and its short reach. The short reach could be remedied by upsizing but it will make the ETT too long when seated even with a short stem... I run the saddle all the way forward on my Nomad 3 and wish the ESA was even steeper.
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jazzanova Added a comment about product review Hightower LT
7/6/2017 12:03pm
Great review! The geometry has been evolving so fast these past 2years. Especially in 29ers. I feel like most big bike mfg are just playing it safe and not really pushing the envelope much these days. I like whatt Pole, Mondraker, transition, Nicolai with Mojo has been doing in this regard... It makes sense to wait at least until the next year and see what comes next. I have a cracked older SC frame and need to decide soon which frame to get as a warranty replacement. I already have a Nomad 3 and most likely will pick a regular...
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