I’ve been riding my Tallboy 4 AL since COVID. I’ve upgraded nearly everything. Much of my thinking with upgrades was for parts that will eventually go to the next bike. That, and my local shop knew about a very generous wellness fund by my previous employer that often made decisions for us. Limited edition Maven’s..overkill probably…did you say limited?
I’ve pondered numerous next bike options. Bronson, tho my wheeler isn’t mullet. Perhaps a Ibis Ripmo AF. Pivot Trailcat?
Living in Texas, I don’t need a lot of travel and I’ve taken this bike to downhill parks and had a lot of fun. I’m an advanced rider in skill, but am not getting huge air. More at home with flow and technical but leave the big gaps for the young. 😆
I am very comfortable & confident on my Tallboy. Am I overthinking the time it would take to get those feels on a new bike?
Thanks for your n+1 thoughts. ❤️
Summary of upgrades
- Rock Shox Deluxe Ultimate Shock
- Fox Rhythm 34 w/ 140 mm
- Cascade link
- Maven Ultimate Brakes
- Chris King Headset, BB, Seat clamp, thru axles
- Chris King MTN 30 wheel set
- SRAM GX AXS
- Rock Shox Reverb Dropper
- Rev Grips
- Maxxis 29x2.5 Assagai up front
- Maxxis 29x2.3 Aggressor out back
- Raceface Era 165 cranks
- Raceface Era Chainring
- SRAM XG 1275 Cassette
- One Up Wave pedals
- One Up Stem
- One Up Bars