Thinking of getting rid of a few bikes and getting one instead. I(think) I’m looking for a burly trail, slackish short travel 29er along the lines of the Transition Smuggler, Banshee Phantom. What else fits the bill?

Camber?

BMC speedfox

YT Capra or fuel ex.

Pivot Mach 4?

How is a Capra a short travel 29er!?

wrecker – Member
YT Capra

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Orbea Occam TR

What are you laughing at? Work in a bike shop perchance?

What are you laughing at?

The OP asked about

burly trail, slackish short travel 29er

And you recommended a 6.5″ endurognarpoon. Hardly short travel!

I’m thinking the same as OP, and having ridden a Pivot Mach 429 recently I’m struggling to see past it. It was tremendous.

Ah, get it. I meant Jeffsy!

Jeffsy! Try and get a shot of Baz’s.

Flare max?

I’m thinking the same as OP, and having ridden a Pivot Mach 429 recently I’m struggling to see past it. It was tremendous.

This pleases me immensely, for reasons I shall share soon 🙂

Orange Segment or Stage 5, Whyte T129, Process 111?

I have a large Process frame to sell if you’re interested, the seat tube is nice and short so would suit someone who usually took a large or a medium (like me).

Just browsed a review of the Process, what did you think chakaping?

Just browsed a review of the Process, what did you think chakaping?

I really loved it, it’s probably the most fun bike I’ve owned and has so much character. It’s a bit of a one-off, a proper short travel enduro bike.

So why am I selling it?

It’s not the lightest or best-pedaling bike and I wanted something with a bit more contrast from my long-travel 650b bike.

I did a write-up here: http://unduro.co.uk/mtb/review-kona-process-111/

Stumpy fsr 29er

Was going to suggest a process too

Pole Evolink 110?

Sorry Wrecker, I assumed you were taking the piss recommending a 27.5 160mm travel “enduro” bike and no I don’t work in a bike shop.

I have ridden the Mach 429 trail which is a great bike. I was stuck between choosing the Banshee & Transition & ended up with the Smuggler, mainly because I got a better deal, it is a great bike too

I’m a bit fan of Transition bikes (I have one) so another vote for that.

A friend who is a good rider and rides around FOD and south Wales highly recommends his Whyte full suss think it might be a T130? I know its a 29er and has 120-130 ish mm of travel.

Other bikes I’ve read about and sound interesting but not had any experience with are Trek Fuel EX, Orbea Occam TR and PYGA.

Whyte T129