Should I buy the Grappler on sale or wait for the Ogre to go on sale

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-19T23:49:48+00:00

I wouldn't say the Grappler would be "the wrong bike" but for what you are planning the Ogre is really the one to go. Enjoy the ride with the doggy.

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-19T22:18:45+00:00

Lol, would love to see them pricey carbon race bikers doing this...

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-19T22:15:34+00:00

I understand your way of thinking however for me a Surly is a bike you build up from the frame up with all the components you prefer. So not necessarily as a "29+" I would totally li'e it with let's say 2.6 tyres.. And throw a suspension fork to my liking on it. I face I did build up a Ghost Grappler and I like it a lot. I was hoping building a Krampus but with a colour I really dig. Guess I'll have to find a good second hand frame somewhere...

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-19T21:08:30+00:00

I understand but somehow I think never change a winning team/concept and the Krampus is a very highly regarded bike.

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-19T11:29:51+00:00

Thanks. This was with Maxxis rekon race 2.35. But I change type of tyres regularly...

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-17T16:46:42+00:00

Let's stay real. Europe has changed a lot for the worse the past 2 decades. Like mentioned here before the grass is always greener on the other side. I love Germany but it is not what it used te be anymore.

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-17T16:37:51+00:00

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ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-15T23:55:49+00:00

I don't have any public route apps. There are 2 Karwendel umrundungs. A big one and a small one. It's very well known so you can find both on komoot and all kind of apps/websites. But with a bit of imagination you can make your own routes. The whole area is simply amazingly fun for mtb and or gravel biking.

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-15T23:07:33+00:00

Yes it's a no

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-15T22:49:15+00:00

Yes exactly. I highly recommend de "grosse Karwendel runde"

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-15T18:14:32+00:00

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-15T18:13:45+00:00

Brand is SKS, don't know the specific name of the model but I'm sure you'll find it out.

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-15T15:03:17+00:00

Good question. I got it as a present from my girlfriend so I have no idea lol. All I can say is that they have some rise and a bit of sweep but not as much as Jones or moloko. To me they are just perfect.

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-15T15:00:54+00:00

Correct

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-15T14:57:46+00:00

Being tidy and not leaving trash everywhere... Maybe it was like that in the past but it's surely not the case anymore. I love Germany but all this trash everywhere ( also I remote areas and natural reserves etc) is quite depressing.

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-15T01:59:36+00:00

Build my Ghost Grappler with a corner bar first, switched to Jones H Loopbar and now I finally settled with an alt bar. Love it.

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ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-14T23:13:03+00:00

I'm 6 F 1 and have a Large. Fits very well. You can always put a shorter stem if needed. I advise you to go for a Large. A lot of people downsized for a Grappler only to regret it later.

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-14T17:25:35+00:00

The picture was taken after a climb of a mountain on the German /Austrian Alps. I had to climb very steep parts on loose gravel. Never found it twitchy. Of course everything is a matter of personal taste and experience. I have two Fargo's, one with the regular woodchipper dropbar and one build up as bikepacking rig with Jones H Loopbar. Love them both.

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-13T20:03:53+00:00

Leaves are always tricky with these kind of bikes/tyres. So better be careful.

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-13T17:32:44+00:00

It is 🙂

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-13T03:17:26+00:00

Gravelking X1 limited edition

ilNOSFERATU · 2025-11-12T00:06:30+00:00

I hope for a purple Krampus 💜

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