Hmm. I sufficiently convinced on technical merits and the odd test ride that a 29'er hardtail is in my future. The question is which?
Until recently I've been running a Ti456 singlespeed with 120mm forks. Its a great bike that I've not had any real complaints about but its now sold and when I replace its going to be a 29'er.
So, whats similar to a Ti456 but in 29'er flavour?
Suggestions and experiences?
Are you after Ti again?
If not look for 100mm 29er like the Singular Swift
Or pester Sam Alison until he makes you a Swift in titanium - Pegasus would be a good name for it.
Like me, I had a ti456!
I swapped everything onto a Scandal frame. No looking back!
I'm not sure there really is a 456 equivalent yet. When someone comes out with a light but burly 120mm ti 29er I think they'll clear up. Where are you On One? Cotic have confirmed their Solaris won't get a Soda equivalent, which is a pitty, but would have been a whole lot more expensive than an On One anyway.
I think eventually it will be Ti, but not until I'm sure what I want. My mate candodavid has just got one of those Swifts, but he's a filthy rigid pervert. I most definitely want suss forks on mine!
Tk46hal that Kawasaki green scandal is gopping....all wrong....kin ugly!!
.....and I'm not 'jel' at all 
I'd start looking at a Paradox, Yelli, N9 or Honzo if i were you.
Paradox, Yelli, N9 +1
Paradox +2.
Love mine & am never selling it. It really is a do it all frame 
Hi Fenred,
I forgot, you prefer the blue Scandal! 
bigsi - Member
Paradox +2.Love mine & am never selling it. It really is a do it all frame
i said that about the ventana............... 
Oh yeah and try a Surly Karate Monkey as well
tough as old boots
Used to own a 456 Ti and now have a Lynskey Ridgeline running 120mm and its a better all round bike.
ton - no-one ever believes you. well not about not selling anyway.
Go on then mate, post it up, just to spark my 29er fantasy thing again! (Brant please note colours :D)
problem is, with every bike maker doing a 29r now, i am gonna be worse than before.............gonna try as many as i can.
message for Orange, **** hurry up with the 29r five..............
Fenred!
Is the Ridgeline rated for 120s bigdug? I'll have to take a closer look if so.
I have a very strong dislike of you!! 
Yep, the 2011 is
problem is, with every bike maker doing a 29r now, i am gonna be worse than before.............gonna try as many as i can.
That's me sorted then. I'll just wait for one of your cast offs Ton. Can I point Sir in the direction of an xl Solaris first off?
Edit: cheers Dug. You're obviously enjoying it. Have you had other 29ers to compare it to?
I'm having unnatural urges too... I'm exactly split between a new frame for the downhill bike, or switching the rigid XC bike to 29er, which is probably a bit of a weird combo. But last month there were loads of ano scandal 29ers on ebay, now there's none 
Edit: cheers Dug. You're obviously enjoying it. Have you had other 29ers to compare it to?
Only 8 or 9 
S/Officer,
Another Lynskey!
Any piccies of the paradox?
Edit: cheers Dug. You're obviously enjoying it. Have you had other 29ers to compare it to?
Only 8 or 9
How would you say it compares? I've a feeling it might fit the bill for me if I get the bug so much that I feel the need to replace my Soda. Haven't really ridden my RIP9 enough to know yet though.
2010_1014innergt0049 by singlespeedstu, on Flickr
Now with a new owner.
Whats the general feeling towards FS 29ers?
I'm being a bit temped by the Slasa Spearfish.
Singlespeedstu...Did the crucifixion take place just prior to you selling it?
So are mythic and banshee one and the same?
How harsh was rear of paradox?
Yes brant - but when????
That's a stock Scandal that's on the water now. With a stock Works Component 1.5deg angle set for a tapered steerer Reba.
Rode it today. Goes nicely.
swift with a suspension fork - fantastic. I'd offer you a test ride but I think mine would be a bit big.
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