New Stooge

[fatbikephil]

Just seen this from CTBM's newsletter
http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/sto ... 9788-p.asp

Bit more clearance for big tyres, which is always a good thing. Just wish they would do different sizes as I don't get the one size fits all thing

[FLV]

I agree with everything you said.

Looks good. Supposed to ride nice too.

When I rode the current one though, it was too small so wasn't a nice ride for me at all.

[Charliecres]

I "need" a magenta one to go with my purple one. Then I could run one with gears and one SS. Just need to find some cash down the back of the sofa ...

[AlasdairMc]

I "need" a magenta one to go with my purple one. Then I could run one with gears and one SS. Just need to find some cash down the back of the sofa ...

Save up more money - buy the Ti, it really is phenomenal. Think steel Stooge but lighter and a hell of a lot faster.

[benp1]

If they did one for tall folks I'd seriously consider one. One size fits all means that size rarely fits me

[GregMay]

Interesting, so they have fixed the main issue with it - the spacing on the rear tyre. Good.

[Bearbonesnorm]

the spacing on the rear tyre

What do you mean Greg ... clearance?

[GregMay]

Sure, bad choice in words. The original design was not capable of taking wider tyres due to the chainstay design being spaced for 2.3 tyres max (yes you can get a 2.4 Butcher in, but it's tight, and carp in mud). Also, with a "narrow" 2.3 even at low pressure the steel the frame is made from, in this testers opinion, is to harsh.
I've an odd hate/love affair with this frame. Love how it looks like it could ride, hate how it does ride.

[andystooge]

Blimey, Greg, 'hate's a big word to be throwing down.

In the interests of a more balanced perspective, here's a link to your original review

http://www.gregorymay.ie/?p=2491

[Solo]

I really wanted a purple Stooge but had just bought my Solaris when I saw them.