Built this up to try the 29er thing out from a combination of new, spare and second hand parts. Just a couple of local rides so far, but first impressions are really good - feel much more sat 'in the bike' as opposed to be perched on top and it seems much more stable especially at speed.
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More pic's here - http://nwalps.fotopic.net/c1764053.html
Im sure this will get a right slagging in true STW fashion, but i like it anyway... 😛
F*ck it - why is the pic so small?!
That small pic does not do justice to those magnificent big wheels.
Is it your first 29er experience? Glad you like it,looks good.
Wot no singlespeed?(sharp intake of breath)
Nice bike though.
You have 8 gears more than is reall necessary on there.
Looking good though!
collie - yes my first 29er bike, but i had a couple of brief rides on 29ers before. Bit of a gamble building one up without a proper test ride, but everything suggested they should suit me (riding style and height) and so far im really liking it.