Whippet has *always* been £399 since I’ve been watching it, not sure about the pre-order amount. I’ve heard about the triples fouling, which is one of the main reasons I haven’t bought as it would mean a new chainset, as well BB, front mech & headset to swap from my other XC bike.
I’m not sold on 29ers, though I would really like to try one out just to see.
I was trying to understand why the 29er version (which I thought it says it is based on the scandal 29ers geo) is double the price. If the lurcher is out soonish, trail orientated and cheaper I reckon most people who want a 29er will go for that….
I really like the whippets graphics – but I think they are a bit marmite. Now one in white / green or white / blue or black / grey would make it even more difficult to resist.