Amy's Bike

Amy's started biking with me.  After a few rides to get back in the swing (she rode my large frame Enduro 29), she's started demo'ing bikes.  We stopped in Scotts Valley Cycle sport one day, and she quickly tried a Rhyme 6Fattie (Women's Stumpjumper, with 3" wide 27.5" tires).  She loved the fat tires, and the medium frame (my large Endure is just big, hard to throw a leg over, etc.)  She wasn't able to ride this bike - they're changing over the demo fleet.

Specialized Rhyme

Pros:  

• 1X Drivetrain
• Fat tires
• Color
• 150mm/135mm travel front/rear

Cons:

• Price:  $2900

We stopped by Epicenter Cycling in Santa Cruz, and setup a demo for a Trek Fuel EX 9 (2016 model).  We parked at 4 mile beach, and rode up into Wider Ranch on the Baldwin Loop, Enchanted Loop, Twin Oaks, and Wilder Ridge trails.  

Trek Fuel EX 5 27.5 Plus

Pros:  

• Fat tires
• 140mm travel
• Price:  $2300

Cons:

• 2X Drivetrain
• Color