tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652156814413121925.post2533126106000290417..comments2023-06-11T11:51:39.573-04:00Comments on The Lansing Photo Cyclist: Mountain Bike DilemmaErich Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14235008934121135779noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652156814413121925.post-16386581105302937922009-06-19T19:11:55.830-04:002009-06-19T19:11:55.830-04:00I'd go for the proto-Rawland, but not to ride ...I'd go for the proto-Rawland, but not to ride it off-road, except if by off-road, you mean still on a road, only without pavement. Off-off-road is really requires a small frame with a minimum of 3" of clearance over the bar, not just for 'nad safety, but also because a smaller frame is more maneuverable, which is important when there are trees in front of you.<br /><br />But really, building one or the other isn't a big deal as they aren't gee-whiz frames. You can always just tear down one and rebuild the other if you change your mind.J Akehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677734258550410728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652156814413121925.post-85202466896075991782009-06-19T12:59:34.972-04:002009-06-19T12:59:34.972-04:00yeah, I'm building up the Fuji today and I'...yeah, I'm building up the Fuji today and I'll test it out this weekend. I may yet keep the proto-rawland and build it up into a city/touring frame to replace the XO, but I also have a tall friend who may get better use out of it as it was intended.Erich Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235008934121135779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652156814413121925.post-75556049882237864172009-06-19T12:32:03.197-04:002009-06-19T12:32:03.197-04:00Protect your crotchal area...go for the Fuji. Nut...Protect your crotchal area...go for the Fuji. Nuttin worse than hanging the nads over some metal tubing when you least expect it.mfophotoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15229417718013779882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652156814413121925.post-14584185430102857072009-06-19T10:47:49.069-04:002009-06-19T10:47:49.069-04:00Well, personally I'd go with the one that'...Well, personally I'd go with the one that's already running and won't denut the rider in the inevitable slip in the woods. If you just do smooth single-track or field riding, the tall one might be okay, but as soon as there's a couple rocks or tree limbs across the path...<br /><br />The proto-Rawland could perhaps be fun as a hybrid, if you end up keeping it along with the Fuji. That gigantic frame would help you scare away motorists, pedestrians, small dogs, and other riders.aduthiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01860882117188427187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-652156814413121925.post-41956591232030956982009-06-19T10:39:41.231-04:002009-06-19T10:39:41.231-04:00avoid boring at all costs.avoid boring at all costs.Rexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605568692065395353noreply@blogger.com