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  • Cheap SS 29er?
  • tacopowell
    Free Member

    When I say cheap I mean cheap!

    Okay Okay! I realize that this is potentially not built as a 29er MTB, however its looks to me perfect for some local loops up and around Sherwood pines this winter but also as my commuter.

    Thoughts?
    Sub £300 Alternatives?

    paul4stones
    Full Member

    Well reviewed iirc and I think brant had a hand in designing it. If that’s your size then why not?

    ceepers
    Full Member

    http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/urban/product/review-vitus-vee-1-29-13-46662/

    Mate has one as a commuter and thinks its great value. Reckon for that money you can’t go wrong!

    benji
    Free Member

    Pines on a singlespeed is good fun, it’s all rideable.

    qwerty
    Free Member

    I own the V brake version, buy one.

    kimbers
    Full Member

    I got a mint s/h Kona unit on eBay, set it up geared, all in about 350 quid, its bonkers good

    Jamie
    Free Member

    I had the v-braked version, and it was reet. You need to run low-ish pressures if your going to be hitting lots of roots, as the fork/frame are a bit harsh….but then it’s a £270ish.

    As an aside, and 1x, but I might be selling a medium Pinnacle Ramin 1 for around a similar price.

    tacopowell
    Free Member

    I might be selling a medium Pinnacle Ramin 1 for around a similar price.

    I would almost definatily be interested if I weren’t so small,
    Medium is that word I see open so many doors for so many and close so many for my hobbit self 🙁
    I do like the look of that Ramin 1 though! Have you converted to singlespeed?

    Jamie
    Free Member

    The Ramins size up quite small. I am 5’7″-ish with 31″ inside leg, and it suits me fine….is setup like this:

    Anything below 5’6″ you might struggle.

    It’s set up as 1×10 at the mo. If I sold it for sub £300, it would have the stock, never used, 1×9 drivetrain, saddle etc re-fitted.

    …or if I left it as is, with the following fitted::

    SLX shifter
    RaceFace wide/narrow 34T
    SLX M675+ mech
    XTM771 cassette
    KMC X10-93
    Charge Spoon
    ODI Troy Lee Grips
    Wellgo V8s
    Crud Catcher 29er Racepac guards.
    Spare tubes etc.

    Probably be after £400.

    tacopowell
    Free Member

    Yeah I’m around 5’6″ maybe just a smidgen below.
    Where are you?

    Jamie
    Free Member

    Just down the road from you in P’boro.

    ….assuming your profile is right, and you’re in Nottingham.

    Emails in profile if you have any Qs.

    tacopowell
    Free Member

    Oh! now we’re talking,
    1 hour 35mins away!
    I’m potentially very interested, Just waiting on insurance payout (hopefully next couple of days) to see how I split my money.

    Jamie
    Free Member

    No worries. As mentioned, email is in profile.

    …and I could have sworn it’s only an hour from mine Nottingham last time I went.

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