Monark Posted August 18, 2016 Share Why did you remove the cages? Two bottles are better than none Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henningvr Posted August 18, 2016 Share Because there are places where I need to carry my bike (over my shoulder, through the frame). Water bottles are in the way. Besides, my 3L Camelbak Mule is more than sufficient, and I don't have to suck down dust and grime. Edited August 18, 2016 by henningvr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted August 19, 2016 Share I suppose if you use your SS to go to the bottle store or the corner shop for a loaf then removing all those things would be fine . Bar ends will stay on my bike despite what the fashion police got to say . On my STR two water bottle cages really does not get in the way when I need to carry the bike but I suppose it depends how you carry the thing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henningvr Posted August 19, 2016 Share That's exactly right. It is your bike. Do what you want. Just like my bike is mine and I do whatever I want with it. Why I do what I do is irrelevant. What I do see on these and other boards, is the fashion police being presciptive. You must do this. Why did you do that. Feckit, it's my bike. I'll do whatever I want???????? silly buggers???? dirtrider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted August 19, 2016 Share Anyways those STR frames are so awesome I am getting another one . Hope to find a green one . henningvr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henningvr Posted August 19, 2016 Share Definitely the nicest bike I have owned, geometry wise as well as comfort, and most importantly fun. Have a great weekend.???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted August 19, 2016 Share As promised... close ups of the saddle BenReaper, danthunders, deanbean and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted August 19, 2016 Share You will see from the pics that after about 500km of use, the sides are already changing colour slightly and are smoother to the touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted August 19, 2016 Share From my coffee ride this morning... 25km of bliss... IH8MUD and BenReaper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I FLY Posted August 19, 2016 Share I am thinking of changing my wife's SS frame I have a choice between Momsen STR or Cotic Simple Any views of which one? This is a rhetorical question as I know there will be many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monark Posted August 19, 2016 Share The Geometry is very different between the two frames. The STR is also a very big frame from my experience so if the bike will be ridden by your wife, you might struggle to find an STR that fits. Both are great, go with the one that fits her the best. I would also look at the frames that are made by that RSA company... steel with an EBB... the name escapes me now... Sprocket & Jack sell them and they are silver and have a lady as the head badge.... Edited August 19, 2016 by Monark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted August 19, 2016 Share I am thinking of changing my wife's SS frame I have a choice between Momsen STR or Cotic Simple Any views of which one? This is a rhetorical question as I know there will be many. The cotic... It has a much better construction and a great geometry... The Geometry is very different between the two frames. The STR is also a very big frame from my experience so if the bike will be ridden by your wife, you might struggle to find an STR that fits. Both are great, go with the one that fits her the best. I would also look at the frames that are made by that RSA company... steel with an EBB... the name escapes me now... Sprocket & Jack sell them and they are silver and have a lady as the head badge.... Contraband... Odd geo, very flexy frame. But nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted August 19, 2016 Share The cotic... It has a much better construction and a great geometry... Contraband... Odd geo, very flexy frame. But nice. Much better construction ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted August 19, 2016 Share Much better construction ?No, I think they both solid. Just the cotic I feel is a bit better finished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted August 19, 2016 Share No, I think they both solid. Just the cotic I feel is a bit better finishedAha you had me worried there for a minute . Still need to do a few long races on mine and don't wanna walk with a broken frame . the nerd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted August 19, 2016 Share Aha you had me worried there for a minute . Still need to do a few long races on mine and don't wanna walk with a broken frame . [emoji106]I doubt you'll break it lol! Some frames are better finished than others but at a price as well. The cotics are expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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