Any ideas? Liked the wagon wheels on my fireline but still like my prophet so looking at a big wheeled version.
The 29er ElGuapo is listed with a max tyre size of 2.1, apparently its bigger but no one has posted decent pics.
The EG's got a longer swingarm and thus more travel and room for a front mech.
but still like my prophet
prophets can be run 27.5 I believe.
well, the EG is Pug Fugly for starters....
Yes they can and lots of 26" forks too. as long as you don't have massive tyres.jam bo - Memberbut still like my prophet
prophets can be run 27.5 I believe.
I imagine (but could easily be wrong) that Brant took the experience and hassle they had with the El Guapo, learnt from it, and produced a better bike in the codiene..
Am I right in thinking that Brant did not design the El Guapo, he inherited it?
Not really interested in the in betweener size as I can't really see that many draw backs of the 29er except those qualities that I like in a 26er. (Like stronger wheels and more BMX feeling).
The frames look quite similar.
The main difference between the two seems to be about 300 quid! 😉
Unfortunately my Prophet's wheels feels weird now after riding a 29er HT for so long.. still handles fine but just wrong.
In true STW style hows about something you haven't asked about...
[url= http://www.probikeshop.com/orange-five-29-mtb-frame-fox-float-factory-ctd-kashima-blue-plasma-2014/90034.html ]Five-29 f/o going cheapish?[/url] (cheap for an orange obviously)
Edit: £300 difference? I'm looking and it's £200 and you get a CC Air shock on both, which is nice (or are you looking at the monarch version)
toys19 - MemberAm I right in thinking that Brant did not design the El Guapo, he inherited it?
Guapo was selling as a £1800 Titus frame for years before they went bust and On One bought them
Though I think the 29er is a new one, and the On One Guapo had revised (improved-looking) geometry.