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Geometry is such a huge factor. I've had a Pinnacle Arkose for several years and it's been such a useful commuter/dad/off road bike. However, the geometry makes every single ride boring.
Replaced my Arkose with a Faran, it's night and day better off road and when loaded up, remains balanced and still fun.
Nudging my partner toward swapping their Arkose out for a Secan so this is great to hear. There is something about the geo which means they can't stand and climb for more than a couple of seconds but testing out my Faran, it's a breeze.
spinnnout
Geometry is such a huge factor. I've had a Pinnacle Arkose for several years and it's been such a useful commuter/dad/off road bike. However, the geometry makes every single ride boring.
Contrast it to my Fairlight Secan where every single off road leaves me beaming. It's not even a weight thing as I'm sure the steel Secan is heavier than the aluminium Arkose.