Hi Pinkbike, I currently have a Specialized P3 but I feel that the top tube being at 24 inches seems and feels a bit weird to ride with. I am looking at the Trek Ticket DJ and A Cryptkeeper V3. how does the alloy vs Cromo feel and which one do you think is better. My P3 is top notch including fox 36 831 and hope hubs with spank tweets, turbine cranks and guide brakes. the ticket is nice but it is expensive. the cryptkeeper is cheaper but I would need to get a new bb and crank set with chain ring and sprocket. let me know which one you believe would be the better choice. Nik
Hi Pinkbike, I currently have a Specialized P3 but I feel that the top tube being at 24 inches seems and feels a bit weird to ride with. I am looking at the Trek Ticket DJ and A Cryptkeeper V3. how does the alloy vs Cromo feel and which one do you think is better. My P3 is top notch including fox 36 831 and hope hubs with spank tweets, turbine cranks and guide brakes. the ticket is nice but it is expensive. the cryptkeeper is cheaper but I would need to get a new bb and crank set with chain ring and sprocket. let me know which one you believe would be the better choice. Nik
I've ridden crypts and I love the feel, the bike is designed so well for dirt jump. Deity is also an awesome company with amazing support and I find the ticked to be to expensive for what it is.
You can't go wrong with a Cryptkeeper and Deity components:
When I think of "TREK" I think of dudes in spandex riding 12 speed bikes. Unsecure image, only https images allowed: http://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/2013-Trek-Domane-endurance-road-bike-review-riding01.jpgWhen I think of "Deity" I think of dudes in ripped up jeans flying 10 feet above some well crafted dirt jumps.
Yes they both work fine for tall people. The ticket has a 22.44 so it is almost identical to the p3 in terms of length and the deity is 22.25 so it will feel shorter in the front end than either of them. And if you're tall it means the long top tube on the p3 shouldn't be bad on paper for your height. However feel is most important and if you want a much shorter frame the deity would be better. Also the deity has a 10-135 rear axle just like the p3 and the trek has a 12-142 which means you'd need a conversion kit for your hub.