Weatherman159 Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Hi, I'm having a hard time deciding and I would like your input to help me figure it out. I own (and quite like) the KS 18XL, but I'm starting to outgrow it. I've been hitting tiltback in places, but really, the biggest issue is that my daily commute doesn't have the best of surfaces, so my knees actually hurt from acting as a suspension. I've looked at my options, and have come down to the two in the topic listing. S22 Pro +cheaper +more mature, since it's basically the version of the S20 that we would all have liked to have come out at release +lighter, only weighing about 12kg more than my current 18XL +easier to work on -the sliders still aren't ideal, but there is a known fix (replace the KS wheels with better ones) -less range, but should be enough for me Sherman S +seems better built +trolley handle, while still not ideal, seems better than the S22 +suspension design is better -HEAVY - almost double what I am used to -expensive -new wheel, so new issues may not yet be known Regarding my usage: daily commute, 9km (one way), terrain: roads, sidewalks, bike paths (with tree roots), cobblestones, potholes... rides for fun, maximum of 100km I would say don't need to carry the wheel anywhere I would like whatever I buy to last me a good while, not wanting to replace it anytime soon I can stretch my budget to allow for the Sherman S, but it IS a stretch Europe, so I get a 2 year warranty on either Thanks in advance for your help 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Both are great. Which one do you want? Usually there's a favorite in your head. Pick that one! My first (and personal) instinct was "Sherman-S!" because I like range... but for a 9km commute, the S22 might be less cumbersome than that 45kg beast. And it's significantly cheaper. So the S22 seems the sensible choice (just my opinion, don't let me get in the way of "But I kind of want the Sherman-S!" if that is the case.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milordas Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) seems worth to wait for Sherman 16s Rummors says there will be 16" wheel. And my needs is exactly the same Edited March 11 by Milordas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alton Dillon Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I have the S22 and the Sherman S, S22 is better if you don't need the speed or range. 9/10 I take out the S22 unless I know I'm going on a 40+ mile group ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milordas Posted Tuesday at 05:45 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 05:45 PM On 3/17/2023 at 4:47 AM, Alton Dillon said: I have the S22 and the Sherman S, S22 is better if you don't need the speed or range. 9/10 I take out the S22 unless I know I'm going on a 40+ mile group ride. i suppose S22 Pro version or at least upgraded sliders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weatherman159 Posted Tuesday at 07:36 PM Author Share Posted Tuesday at 07:36 PM I didn't want to wait for the 16 inch Veteran, because I don't really want to buy a first batch wheel. For those interested, I went with the S22 and I am enjoying it quite a lot - the suspension is amazing and the speed is plenty for me. I have also done basically a range test and I can do 90km with my riding style (and then a few more in 'limp home' mode, which I also got to test today - that was not fun). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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