Been swithering over getting one of the discounted pro race Lapierres - either the 300 or carbon 500 in the CRC mega clearance.
The history - Am downsizing from an overspecced FS bike,- Kona Dawg which I have never liked. Previously had a Kona Kikapu which I loved.
Been riding daughter's Boardman team pro HT occasionally when I am allowed & love the effortless hill climbing and speed.
Want something that I can blast singletrack on, some - mountain trips - Coulags Toridon etc, but the reality is I'm not going to be taking big drops, jumps etc. Both wheels wil be remaining frmly on the ground!
Also looking at the X Flow or X Control, but don't want to go back into Dawg Territory
What diametrically opposing views are there?
zety 714
They do a lovely short travel 29er that would probably be perfect for what you describe.
Zesty not in the sale.
Short travel 29er - pro race 529 - yep was looking at that
my zesty in the classified cheap also have the benifit to biuld yourself
Indeed Zesty not in the sale, but whenever the mags test the X-Flow or X-Control, they normally suggest a Zesty would be as light, more versatile and more fun.
However, I think the one with the Pendbox gets a good review in WMB this month and the other short travel full suss got a good write up in Singletrack mag.
Cheers but looking for something on bike to work
You wanted alround bike not bike for under X amount. Still a Zesty As they say above more versatile do anything
That's true - was being swayed by %discount rather than overall suitability!
Back to the drawing board!