tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post7365545218576991170..comments2024-03-27T15:04:18.521-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: pMCD Update: The Build And First Ride ReportGuitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-57230814947071605952018-11-27T15:48:52.155-05:002018-11-27T15:48:52.155-05:00@focus til it hurts- Thanks! It is a 53cm and sadd...@focus til it hurts- Thanks! It is a 53cm and saddle is 31" from the centerline of the bottom bracket spindle to the top of the saddle in a line measured along the seat tube/seat post. Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-22485738259677094322018-11-27T14:47:10.451-05:002018-11-27T14:47:10.451-05:00Late arrival here. Great looking build. What frame...Late arrival here. Great looking build. What frame size is that, and what's your saddle height in the photos?focus til it hurtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10858338266209285710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-41464123317123995582018-08-09T20:22:22.024-05:002018-08-09T20:22:22.024-05:00@Unknown- You mean "last year" as in 201...@Unknown- You mean "last year" as in 2015? http://ridinggravel.com/gravel-news/at-the-finish-twin-six-standard-rando/<br /><br />Yeah, this MCD is a bike with far more tire clearance, stiffer wheel interface, a bit lighter frame, and a seated position I like better. <br /><br />The Standard Rando is a great bike though, it's just that this one is a bit nicer. It has a more modern set up, and it rides better, in my opinion. <br /><br />It's funny though- both frames cost WAY less than many companies steel offerings and both are likely to be better as well. That was my big takeaway from both bikes. You just get so much value for the buck. Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-21250350476570308482018-08-09T19:34:49.324-05:002018-08-09T19:34:49.324-05:00How does the Black Mountain MCD compare to the Twi...How does the Black Mountain MCD compare to the Twin Six rando you reviewed last year?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07872152512276712163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-86193992509947020142018-07-24T14:09:49.273-05:002018-07-24T14:09:49.273-05:00That is a beautiful ride...That is a beautiful ride...MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14301752250721808758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-68768078428399299762018-07-23T13:17:30.945-05:002018-07-23T13:17:30.945-05:00When I first saw pics I was like "oh cool, a ...When I first saw pics I was like "oh cool, a Vaya clone" but then saw pretty much the only things that changed were the things I didn't like about the Vaya. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12060470343796205833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-90481668871445117722018-07-23T11:36:20.533-05:002018-07-23T11:36:20.533-05:00I'm curious how the ride compares to the '...I'm curious how the ride compares to the 'OG' Monstercross. I was holding out for a MCD, but my old canti frame cracked, so I jumped to the original MC and LOVE the ride quality. I had wondered if Mike could get comparable ride quality from a disc fork. Blainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02885661228266431073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-74410013425891169262018-07-23T11:15:06.153-05:002018-07-23T11:15:06.153-05:00Looks like a nice build and that purple/pink combo...Looks like a nice build and that purple/pink combo is spot on. It is funny how caught up people get about bike weight, I tend to ride at that same pace regardless of which bike I'm riding or what it weighs. Now the level of effort it takes to keep that pace does differ but if you wanted easy, you could just drive. Rydn9ershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13365397419875871840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-84671233169240696312018-07-23T11:03:52.978-05:002018-07-23T11:03:52.978-05:00@Scott- Thank you! Frame saver- No, I did not as t...@Scott- Thank you! Frame saver- No, I did not as the tubing is treated at the factory and I have never had a steel frame rust through. If that were an issue, my Gen I fargo would have been rusted through by now! Essentially, I don't see the need to do this with modern steel frames. YMMVGuitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-74173069402302207142018-07-23T09:00:05.850-05:002018-07-23T09:00:05.850-05:00Wow! The pink with purple accents looks amazing. O...Wow! The pink with purple accents looks amazing. One question. Did you do any sort of framesaver treatment inside of the frame?Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758145503638487390noreply@blogger.com