Clink, doesn’t the Nimble 9 fit that bill?
I find the whole head angle thing very confusing, as there doesn’t seem to be any standard for measurement. For example, the Scandal is 72 degrees, but that’s with a sagged 80mm fork. Some others are quoted as 71 static with a 100mm fork. Which is steeper?
Yes – but I’m being very picky as I want a lighter frame!
I agree on the confusion. Anglesets are a new option. But my limited understanding suggests you to get a 29er to turn well for xc you either need steepish ha (in which case long chainstays are not so much an issue, but less stable downhill) or slacker ha with short chainstays?
Mag review (‘cos they are always right 😀 )a while back comparing number of 29ers criticised the Trek/GF for combing slack-ish ha (which I know is taken care of by G2 geo) with long-ish chainstays.
So to get to the point the Scandal etc, imo, work well with their steep ha and average chainstays, but if you slacken the ha (120mm fork or angleset) they will suffer in twisties? The new Whyte appears to offer a solution – but in limited sizes and complete bikes only.