Morning as above does anyone have one and do they like them, looking at a 20" frame if that makes any difference.
Other suggestions for cheapish 29er frames with a minimum top tube length of 24" are welcome too 
Cheers
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Chumba HX2 29er and other gate size 29ers
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Yup, got one of the previous generation, like very much. Currently building it up again after parts donation to FS 29er.
It handles brilliantly, really comfortable fit for me (large I think, and I'm 6'4” ish), bugs of tire room and I fit a big tire and a front triple mech with no probs.
It is v v v v stiff however, so if you ride predominantly rocky trails it does get a wee bit tiring.
HTH
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Cheers, yes that was one of the issues I was worried about as need a bit of a springy frame to take the edge off rougher trails as my back's not the best.
Anyone got suggestions for a steel 29er have been looking at a Niner but they're retailing at £750 ish and is a bit more than I want ot spend on a hardtail as going to be building FS of some description too in the coming month having sold a couple of bikes recently.Posted 4 months ago # -
Anyone got suggestions for a steel 29er have been looking at a Niner but they're retailing at £750 ish and is a bit more than I want ot spend on a hardtail as going to be building FS of some description too in the coming month having sold a couple of bikes recently.
Singular Swift? I have one in XL - I preferred it to the Niner.
You might be ok on a Large? anyhow sizes , geo etc is here:
http://www.singularcycles.com/swift.html - £440 for frame, BB insert, clips and forks inc shipping
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I've had both versions of the hx1 and the new version is much, much more compliant than the old. I would assumel the same is true of the hx2.
Had the largest size and and it wasn't at all gate like as a result of the dropped top tube, again the hx2 should be similar in this respect.
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I have the newer hx1 and it is surprisingly compliant and comfortable... However, I also have a swift and love that too...
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rootes have mailed Sam to with a few Q's obvious answer really ( doh! )
Cheers I think I'll get on better with a steel hardtail tbh.
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I have 4 29ers, all in gate sizes - 21",22",23" & 24" (Fargo).
I like them all and enjoy riding them. If you're a tall chap you just have to get used to the fact that you need a bigger bike. Will it handle like a 16" frame - no - but it'll fit you and make the riding experience better for it.
I'm looking at probably selling my SS 21" Inbred and going for a Kona Honzo which may fit the bill for what you are after although it's not spaced for a front mech.
Sam also has the Buzzard in the pipeline if you want a bit more travel.
Cotic also have the new Solaris which looks nice.
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I know, just found the 20" large anthem frame I was building up is a touch to short in the TT for what I'll be using it for so a 29er makes sence, going to be running 3 or 2 X 10 so need a front mech, will have a chat with Sam on monday as to opitions, looking for 100 or 120mm max travel on the forks
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I was in the same position a couple of weeks ago and have plumped for the Solaris, as my previous experience with Cotic has been very good. It's £500, but weighs about the same as a Soul ans is in nice 853 and equvalent like the Niner. Good for 80-120mm forks. Remember you tend not to need as much travel for the same feel on a 29er.
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loco, don't you just need a bike with a longer top tube rather than a 29er?
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Well yes and no, at 6'3" ish a 29er does make sense especially as it will be used for long rides/races 6 hour + (eventually !) so needs to be a good fit and the extra stability and ease of rolling with help with fatigue.
Virtually the whole Loco Racing and Niner/Stans/Ergon UK Loco Tuning team (that's mouthful!) will be running 29ers as well,
Yes I should be rding a Niner I know but wanted the hardtail to be cheapish and the steel 853 is £750 rrp.
Will be stay 26 for the longer travel FS bikes as they don't have to be huge frames as won't be riding them for more than a few hours without stopping.Posted 4 months ago # -
ah you're with Scott C
fair enough, it sounds like a 29er would be a good choice for the events you're doing but nothing to do with your height.
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No Scott C and the other lads are with me
I'm not racing with them! I'd get comprehensivly owned!
Did mention aesthetics either, looking like I'm riding a kiddies bike on a 26er, then again I'll look like a clown on a 29er HONK HONK Posted 4 months ago # -
nothing to do with your height.
Not sure I totally agree with that. At 6'4" I felt I was at a disadvantage teetering on top of most 26ers. I feel much more confident on a 29er, particularly on tighter, low speed trails, although it might just be because I'm a bit rubbish at riding.Posted 4 months ago # -
that's a fundamental benefit of a larger wheel though, not height related.
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I suppose so, but psychological or not, the sense of being more in proportion with the bike and a bit more in it, was a whole new experience for me.
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I suppose so, but psychological or not, the sense of being more in proportion with the bike and a bit more in it, was a whole new experience for me.
yep me too.
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My Chumba HX2 Medium will be up sale in a week or so...cheap.....
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