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After building a 29er inbred single speed i am sold on the 29er idea and have now convinced myself that I do not need the 26er FS.
So I am looking for a 29er frame that I will run with front suspension and gears.
I would like something that is pretty light but still tough and something that is comfortable enough to ride/ race all day. Also must suit a 6ft 100kg chap!
Was originally thinking of sticking with the On One theme and going for a scandal but wanted to see what other options are out there.
What do you think?
loved my scandal - amazingly compliant.
Only hanging on the wall now as I got a Ti29
Have a look at the [url= http://www.ninerbikes.com ]Niner[/url] stuff. Geared alloy and steel frames. Chevin Cycles now stocking both them and On One.
I'm v happy with my Scandal too, not much competition that I can see at the same price, unless you'd be tempted by a GF full-build off the peg. A Ragley 29er might be interesting...
Love my Scandal 29er with Rebas. Feels as comfy as any steel hardtail I've had and I've had a few.
budget is a good question......£199 looks appealing for the scandal but might be convinced to part with more cash if a much better frame appears......
Certainly leaning towards the scandal right now though.
Love my Salsa Mamasita (I prefer the black one that I have to the new red too)
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Banshee (Mythic in UK) Paradox. I've got an On-one ti 29er which I run ss & rigid - highly recommended. Just ordered the Paradox to run geared with sus to compliment it. Couple of guys on here love theirs [url] http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=556306 [/url].
You doing XC racing? If so I wouldn't throw out the FS option. 3" can be well nice for all-dayers and you can still have yourself a racer and a capable race bike. eg Niner's JET9
Scandal gets my vote, love mine
For racing the Scandal, Marmasita or Niner Air 9 are great choices. It's a shame the Scandal isn't Scandium anymore.
Kona Unit would be perfect, wow! I have a mint one for sale!
A [url= http://www.singularcycles.com ]Singular[/url] could be worth looking at as well. The Scandals are hard to beat for the money though. But I think they are no longer scandium? Don't know whether this has meant a significant change in ride quality.
I have done a couple of longer XC races (maybe enduros is a better name) and fancy doing some more next year. Hence I think I need some thing on the lighter side but still all day comfy.
I do like the look of the Swift. How are they with gears and suspension? How would it compare weight wise to a scandal?
Sam, what is the deal with stock? when are you due some? What size would you recommend for 6ft male with a 34 inside leg?
After doing some more research I have also been looking at the Salsa Dos Niner.
Anyone got one?
I see there were problems with the shock, standover height and tyre clearance in the early models.....all sorted now?
I can run my Swift as a fully rigid SS
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or geared with front suspension.
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Cleaning is also optional...... ;0)
As a fellow Unit owner, I'd recommend [b]cynic_al[/b]'s very shiny 19" Kona frame.
(No, I don't know him, it's just a very nice bike) 😉
FivebarG - What cable stop are you running on the seat tube ?