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So if I was after a bike to race as well as trails any thoughts on Giant XTC Composite 1 (can get one for just over a grand) or build on an FF29 (if I can find one in stock!)?
I can (probably) get a go on the Giant, but not the Kinesis. If I went FF29 I've got 120mm Rebas which I could leave or drop to 100mm. Would run 1x10, so would strip some bits off the Giant.
The Giant seems a steal at that price, but I can re-use bits on the FF29. Giant appears more 'race-specific', but reviews of read say it's a confidence inspiring ride.
The missus just got an XTC Comp. 1. She loves it.
(can get one for just over a grand
where?
Composite 1 29er for a grand? Get that!
where?
That would be telling. If I don't go for it and post it up as a PSA.
Any more thoughts on the FF29?
chap I ride with has FF29 (not green) with kinesis carbon forks. Loves it and races it. Not that light though which would sem to be the main diff between the two IMO. Its a nice build though
Buy the XTC. You can always have a go mine. I think with a bit of swapping around and selling off the other bits you wont get a better race bike for even 3 times the money. I love mine whether it racing or just riding.
Buy it anyway if you don't like it sell it and make a profit towards something else. I don't think you would have trouble selling it.
I'm in the process of selling my Yelli Screamy new build as i have my Giant XTC29.
I like Kinesis but they are generally very unforgiving frames.
Race what you have .......just train harder .... 😆
I've got a FF29 built up with 100mm Rebas, 2x10 XT, crests and Thomson gear, rides brilliantly and is more than comfortable enough.
Mines 24lbs all up in a medium.
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Race what you have .......just train harder
Started today! 😉
I've got a FF29 built up with 100mm Rebas, 2x10 XT, crests and Thomson gear, rides brilliantly and is more than comfortable enough.
That's the thing; with the FF29 I would go for a similar build, but with the Giant I would be stuck, at least for a while, with stock wheels, brakes etc.
Cheers OllieBuy the XTC. You can always have a go mine. I think with a bit of swapping around and selling off the other bits you wont get a better race bike for even 3 times the money. I love mine whether it racing or just riding.
Start with not drinking soo much Ale ............... 😉
Who's doing the deal on the Giant?
Does it really matter which one as it will be up for sale soon enough anyway. 🙂
Clink = serial bike swapper
What he said ^^^^
Whats this 29er thing then?
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nice frame; too small and ss 😉
Get a geared dropout ..........your not much taller than me ?? ......anyway it'd be too fast for you .......so you best look elsewhere ....
What size XTC Composite are you thinking of - I may just happen to be selling a frame in Medium 😉
p.s. only selling as it's too small for me (why don't Giant to a M/L size like they do in road bikes 🙁 ) Apart from the size, it's the best 29er hardtail I've ridden - completely & utterly blows away the 'boutique brand' stuff that I've tried.
[quote it's the best 29er hardtail I've ridden - completely & utterly blows away the 'boutique brand' stuff that I've tried.
+1 awesome underated bike
Yep. Borrowed herself's Comp1 29er yesterday. Startling turn of speed. Needs lighter wheels though.