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I'd be interested to hear some real-world feedback on these...do you find that they work as advertised?

And to answer the original question - I wouldn't personally build a Scalpel without a Lefty - the Lefty is really what makes this bike, and I honestly don't think that Cannondale frames and geo's are that great, so if you want to build a custom bike using a non-lefty traditional fork, you might as well just get a different frame brand to start with. They have a lot of proprietary items and a press-fit BB, and the geometries are kind-off in the middle ground, not really as modern as some other brands... (And Cannondale boys, please don't bash me for this comment, I own a Scalpel too...I just don't believe that Cannondale's frames are that good to warrant using it in a build above some other brands' frames if you are going to use a traditional fork)

Its an interesting point of view, and I wonder if it has something to do with where you typically ride. I've found that the Lefty is very dependent on terrain on how well it does / feels - it feels to me like it does much better in terms of small bump compliance than other forks due to less stiction, however not so well on big hits as traditional forks as its simply has less space for air and dampers etc. So for me it runs very well on slightly smoother trails and gravel roads, while i prefer my trail bike with traditional fork if the terrain is slightly more rough...

Since you are used to Nike's, and seem to like them, I can definitely recommend the Nike Wildhorse range for trail running. They will work for everything except the most slippery conditions... In fact, I like them so much I'm on my 4th pair (started using them with the Wildhorse 3 model and am currently on the Wildhorse 6)

Wat great sal wees as julle plek maak vir "ad hoc" skrywers wat net half 'n once-off elke nou en dan wil skryf van hul avonture...

Agreed, also had only good service form them..

Not really mate, its called voicing an opinion.

I am not a fan of proprietary and (possibly) finicky parts on a bike...thus the seat post clamp and IPU thingy gets a nod of disapproval from me. Stuff that you are going to struggle with finding parts for in a few years. Besides that, the frame looks pretty cool.

I like the idea...not as a tracker to find my stolen bike, but as a tracker for my own personal safety.

I suggest just muting the person who is not speaking's mike, and only un-muting when he/she needs to speak?

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/bike-check-and-interview-evan-turpens-high-pivot-steel-beauty.html Very very interesting project. A thing of beauty.

Well...if no one is going to say this...very very nice, if not stellar, photos from Mr Sadie.

Beautiful bike... but frack that's a lot of money for a bike. My 790 Adventure cost just slightly more

Snap...looks like my bike but with a coil!

That looks pretty sleek for an e-bike...