so after messing about decided to go 29er….not ridden one yet,,,BUT for this
some road riding
communting
singletrack woodsy stuff
trail centres
bivi…touring
general mtb riding natural northern stuff….dales mainly but lakes.
the bike will be used for a trip to france tackling some famous tour de france climbs next year ( last two years tackled them on 6 inch travel bikes)
BUT i need
something comfy…back, neck problems and now related nerve damage to my hand so full suss no road bikes as they are too painful
something that compensates for my lack of skill so no headangles that are silly
something that will not throw me off when i am tired at the end of a long day
most of my bikes weigh more tha 32 lbs so ideal weight 25/26lbs
something reasonably priced
something lightish…
which one
On One Inbred Monster Cross
Swift
On One Scandel new one
Chumba
Niner
or alternatibes welcome.
All help in this really appreciated