So I’m very tempted by a hardtail 29er. I currently only really ride roads, local trails and the odd day at Cannock on the non brake bumped trails so find that my full suspension Stumpy is more often than not locked out.

I’ve been warned about some of the cheaper pre-built 29ers due to heavy wheels so was wondering if the STW massive could spec me a bike for under 1500 quid that would be good.

Ideally Shimano brakes and Rock Shox suspension up front, everything else I’m pretty open to.

Cheers,
Mart

Although they have neither shimano brakes or rockshox forks, you should check out the Canyon 29ers – great VFM