Comments on: Superfly 100 Vs. StumpJumper: Fight!

By: Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » Yes, That is My Final Answer

Fat Cyclist » Blog Archive » Yes, That is My Final Answer — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:56:44 +0000

[...] And that includes packing a bike. Either the Trek Superfly 100, or the Specialized Which was not an easy decision, at all. And — I should have expected this — getting everyone’s opinions on what I should ride only made the question more complicated. [...]

By: Z

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 07:35:42 +0000

Clone yourself and ride both;))

By: pedalpink

pedalpink — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:36:29 +0000

TANDEM!

I’m still hoping you’ll consider the Fandango 29′er mountain bike tandem. WIth Lisa as stoker powering you up Hog Hollow, Jacob’s Ladder and all the other climbs you will sub-9 and set a new Leadville tandem record. All without even pedaling (let’s switch up that old “she’s not pedaling” comment).

And think how fun it will be to pass everyone on the descents.

But I’ll be cheering for you no matter what bike you ride.

By: KanyonKris

KanyonKris — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:41:46 +0000

Superfly 100. It was only a little slower on a short ride but I believe it will get faster the farther you go because the suspension will reduce fatigue. But if you want the honor of sub-9 on a hardtail, go for the Specialized.

By: Lucky Cyclist

Lucky Cyclist — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:29:02 +0000

I read a respected blog once that said a totally pimped out Specialized was like riding a totally pimped out Corolla.
The name of the blog escapes me.
That being said, I have been a Specialized fan forever.
And four pounds of bike is significant

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:08:50 +0000

Regardless of which bike you choose-it better help produce an awesome race report! :) Can’t wait for the rundown of the upcoming race!

By: Garrett

Garrett — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:38:41 +0000

I can’t help you decide which bike to choose, but I would recommend getting a shorter stem if you want to improve your descending skills. Heavy feet, light hands!

By: Bike Hire Brisbane

Bike Hire Brisbane — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:01:29 +0000

Great article. I have to lean towards the Stumpjumper on this one purely because I have a soft spot for hardtails but also a soft spot for Specialized. I suppose the proof is in the times listed above. Heck the Stumpjumper is an institution amongst mountain bikes. If you are ever in Brisbane, Australia please stop by and say hi!

By: wes

wes — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:36:43 +0000

In reading your award winning blog I can tell you that Gary Fisher has been a long time friend of Fatty and that just may be the only difference you need. It isn’t to say that Specialized isn’t a great company but along the way you took up a fight against a horrible disease and it seems to me that GF has been there along the way donating bikes to give away and just generally being awesome, maybe if Specialized does this too then they can earn the Fatty stamp of approval too ( full diclosure i ride a cannondale so I am impartial to both)

By: Jimmy joe lorna jean

Jimmy joe lorna jean — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:34:36 +0000

This is easy. Ride the singlespeed. You don’t want a sub-9, you want a sub-9 singlespeed. If you ride the geared and get 8:45 or less, you’ll always wonder.