I own Both.
The (old)Susie is such a great trail bike but if you don't need the
huge tyre clearance I would say that the Appa is a nicer road/gravel bike
because of the steeper head tube and lower BB.
The new Susie looks super neat and has a 5mm lower BB so honestly get the
bike you prefer
Not only a “cool” bike but a damn fine mountain bike as well. Mine is a large so 700c, or as us mountain bikers prefer, a 29’er. I just finished riding a little over 18 miles of beautifully twisty, rooty singletrack. No switchbacks but one tight turn after another weaving between trees. Set up
Gus Boots Willsen is probably one of, if not THE coolest bike model ever.
I wish they would’ve designated the smaller sizes as Susie and the bigger
as Gus.
On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 7:37:29 PM UTC-7 Joe Bernard wrote:
> I agree about the name, I'm mystified that they dropped Gus
I agree about the name, I'm mystified that they dropped Gus Boots-Willsen.
On Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 5:48:43 PM UTC-8 Hoch in ut wrote:
> I agree with Richard. Although both would serve your needs, if there is
> any chance you’ll ride some singletrack, I’d wholeheartedly get the suze.
I agree with Richard. Although both would serve your needs, if there is any
chance you’ll ride some singletrack, I’d wholeheartedly get the suze. 2.6”
tires with that long wheelbase is a riot.
Caveat is I only have a 6 mile round trip commute. And grocery is 6 mile
trip. So any bike works. If
Tough call, based on your stated criteria and preferences. I don't think
you could go wrong, but I don't have the direct experience for a
comparison. I have a Susie and a bunch of other Rivs, but my All Rounder
is the closest analog to the Appaloosa. (If you cosider Appaloosa evolved
from
I would recommend the Appaloosa. If you're primary use is commuting and
grocery getting there isn't a better bicycle then the Joe A. You could put
a decent size knobbie tire on there is you wanted. I had Schwalbe Thunder
Burts on mine which made it great for road and great for the occasional
Others here can no doubt offer more experienced opinions but, I would get the Susie and an extra set of wheels. One with 2.5”-2.6” knobbies (Honcho, Ehline) for singletrack or other off road stuff (backpacking), and the other with 2.0” - 2.25 smoothish tires for more roadish use. Susie is such a
Hey Everyone. I'm seriously torn between a lugged Susie and an Appaloosa
later this year. Help me commit!
I commute and run errands (no question that's most of my mileage), but fun
rides are always in seek of trails with pavement as needed: day rides plus
occasional camping. I think each bike
