I switched to a large Sight from a large Ns Bikes Define AL150 because it was to big. The Large sight is really spot on for my height (5'10"). The Define has only 5mm more reach but the stack is higher and the ST angle is slacker so it was a significant step going on a large Sight.
The frame is from a factory Sight A3 2023. I stripped down the ugly ass beige color. It was beadblasted and anodized transparent.
It has a 185x55mm shock and a -1deg Works component headset for 63 head angle.
I switched to a large Sight from a large Ns Bikes Define AL150 because it was to big. The Large sight is really spot on for my height (5'10"). The Define has only 5mm more reach but the stack is higher and the ST angle is slacker so it was a significant step going on a large Sight.
The frame is from a factory Sight A3 2023. I stripped down the ugly ass beige color. It was beadblasted and anodized transparent.
It has a 185x55mm shock and a -1deg Works component headset for 63 head angle.
I never had that model year of Sight, but I worked on them a lot. They ride really nice and only had two issues in my experience: the suspension bolts were breaking, and the aluminum model has that sharp weld near the bottom bracket that made shuffling dropper housing difficult. They sure look great though! And I always wanted to try a fluid and see how "budget" it really felt. I think it was a little heavy but otherwise a really good bike.
I never had that model year of Sight, but I worked on them a lot. They ride really nice and only had two issues in my experience: the suspension bolts were breaking, and the aluminum model has that sharp weld near the bottom bracket that made shuffling dropper housing difficult. They sure look great though! And I always wanted to try a fluid and see how "budget" it really felt. I think it was a little heavy but otherwise a really good bike.
They are a bit porky…but I think it plays to its advantage. Pedals well and acts burlier than 130 might suggest.
Love my Fluid! It is absolutely not a fast bike uphill, but it's also not ridiculously slow. You're totally right about the downhill though, it feels really stable and can handle big chunk way better than I expected it would