Maybe this happens at your house, probably it does. Knowing bikes like I do, I'm practically certain it does. For certain premium adventures, my bikes are rivals competing to be selected to join me. They know I've got to decide which one will get to go to New Mexico in mid May. Tryouts will continue until I make a final decision. This weekend, the Meriwether showed strong.
I've been getting the Chumba and Meriwether both in good shape. In addition to new parts, adjustments, and accessories, they've both seen a variety terrain lately. At this point, each one seems plenty capable.
With front suspension and wider tires, the Chumba is especially suited for the ruggedness of the New Mexico mountain single track and often chunky double track. It also carries a bikepacking load quite well. The Chumba is probably the logical choice.
But the Meriwether is super comfortable and performs surprisingly well on trails. It also has a kind of cat-like springiness to it that always feels lively. The tires roll better on the smoother parts of the route. Besides all that, the potential for a Pair o' Ponderosas sequel is enticing. The Meriwether is probably the heart choice.
Today's partially loaded trail outing was sublime and it put the Meriwether slightly ahead for now. But it is too early to make the call, and I expect the Chumba will show me more before that happens. The rivalry is heating up. This should be fun.
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