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Fast XC hardtail - whats out there?

winston · 2022-07-16T13:44:06Z

So my Dutch brother-in-law has signed me up for a 100k off road sportif type thing in the south of Holland next spring. Last time I did it 4 years ago I used my Arkose with 650b wheels on but I was a bit underbiked as the route was a bit more than gravel and had to take it easy on the descents and rocky bits. Suprisingly Valkenberg its quite a hilly area and the course really needs a short travel mtb to get the best out of it. So as I haven't really bought a MTB for a long time (my current bike is a Dialled Alpine!) and gravel whilst fun isn't the same I've decided its time for me to get back to the sport I used to love by way of a fast short travel 29er. Also this type of bike will work well on my local south downs trails. It needs to be under 2k really but second hand is fine, or I'm happy to build something up. Whats out there? I keep coming back to a Trek Pro-Calibre.....

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coldlambcurry

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I’ve had an Orbea alma for a year now with no bb issues in fact no issues at all its got the omx carbon frame with rigid forks. Some of the other alma frames have differ geometry. Near impossible to get hold of now though, great bike..

Posted : 24/07/2022 7:19 pm

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