>>1586149>IS rigid MTB coming back???No, but the optimal bike packing bike is close to being born.
>>1586206>argghhh but they aren't even that fucking niche, they're allrounders. people buy hardtails as allrounders all the time, this is just that but more versatile.A full rigid MTB really isn't. You are better off with a hardtail that has ~140-160mm travel with aggressive geometry. The thing is capable enough to hit the trails hard, easy pedaling enough to take out for a gravel grind or comfy road ride, and there is enough room to mount your bike packing bags.
> Every fucking new bike comes with SRAM garbage that you know you're gonna have to take off, try to sell and then buy something that actually works.Depends what tier. GX and above, the group set is solid and will run without issues. NX and SX, run it into the ground and replace with better parts as they brake. I wouldn'ty even bother trying to sell and thing below GX, everyone already has it or is looking to upgrade.
>>1588422Suspension and your body movement will do more for traction than your tyre tread.
