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[Closed] Anyone gone from Yeti 5 to 29'er

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interested in any experiences good and bad / regrets / downsides etc.?

Feeling myself inexorably drawn to the "new darkside"........

29'ers that seem to cover a similar range of riding to the Yeti that I like the look of include Pivot 429, Devinci Atlas, Whyte T129

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Posted : 29/04/2013 5:16 pm
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[url= ]Here's a link[/url] to a recent WMB group test that the Whyte won. They all look pretty good though.


 
Posted : 29/04/2013 5:21 pm
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Pulls up a chair...
I currently have a 5carbon and was wondering the same. If they did the same set up in 29, it would be a no brainer


 
Posted : 29/04/2013 6:24 pm
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Close - I went from a 575 to a Whyte T129S.

The Whyte is, I think, a better ride. It is faster, more stable and planted and just plain more fun. This came as something of a surprise!

My 575 was a first gen one, if that makes any difference.


 
Posted : 29/04/2013 8:21 pm
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ermm had a first gen 575 as well. I think the ASR 5 is a bit faster, more planted, stable and more fun............ so that's a bit inconclusive!!


 
Posted : 30/04/2013 11:30 am
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Lol - well if you happen to be in the South Lakes you can always have a go on mine... so long as Large is the right size for you!


 
Posted : 30/04/2013 6:58 pm
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I went from yeti 575 2008 to trek rumblefish 29er which i actually prefer


 
Posted : 30/04/2013 7:19 pm
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Charlie I'm with you on that. I had the older 575. The 5 is better.
I do like the look of the Salsa Horsethief


 
Posted : 30/04/2013 10:06 pm