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can anyone help.. would like a 29er with air forks


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 1:22 pm
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Voodoo bizango fits the bill with great reviews. Probably a few people on here have them.


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 1:23 pm
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yeah look like a good starter bike. it is almost my only choice.. but a good bike i think?


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 1:28 pm
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[url= http://2014.merida-bikes.com/en_gb/bikes/mountain-bikes/hardtail-aluminium/2015/big-nine-300-3329.html ]Merida Big Nine 300[/url]

£650, but I'm sure some LBS's would be amenable to haggling a little.


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 1:34 pm
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Pinnacle Ramin One? http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pinnacle/ramin-one-2015-mountain-bike-ec071312#features

So it's rigid but looks great!

Or the Ramin Two for an extra £100 with Forks: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/pinnacle/ramin-two-2015-mountain-bike-ec071313

I'll be looking to order a Ramin One soon I think.


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 1:40 pm
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im 5"10 will a 17" be to small and a 19" to big!


 
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im 5"10 will a 17" be to small and a 19" to big!


 
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If your budget is £600 try to borrow extra £98.24 and get [url= http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Merida-Big-Nine-Alloy-900-Mountain-Bike-2014-Hardtail-Race-MTB_64906.htm ]Merida BigNine 900[/url] - in the UK it comes with Manitou Marvel Comp forks, which are fantastic!


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 1:46 pm
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On one parkwood for hundred pounds more?

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOOPWX5/on-one-parkwood-sram-x5-mountain-bike


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 2:16 pm
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Another option worth considering. The fork is not up to that of the bizango but has good spec for the cash (plus topcashback, and often vouchers floating around)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-bikes-sentier-290-hardtail-bike-2014/rp-prod107048


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 2:28 pm
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@shanelechef, the 2014 Big Nine 300 had a coil fork, you need to get a 2015 one for air.

EDIT - you would probably be a 19" at 5'10" unless you've got crazy proportions.


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 2:36 pm
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thanks for the help guys!!! need to get on a bike!!!


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 3:04 pm
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Buy that big Nine 900 right now!


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 3:08 pm
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bargin at 599 but its only a 17"


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 3:19 pm
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+1 for the Parkwood


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 3:31 pm
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no bargins in a 18"


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 3:34 pm
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do you think a 17" is to small for a 5"10


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 3:44 pm
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help


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 3:55 pm
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5' 11" on an 18" Fireline (same geo as Parkwood) and it fits fine for my longer torso/arms and shorter legs with 50mm stem and 711 bars.

5' 10 on a 17" May be fine for you, depends on your proportions, whether you're regular size in both upper and lower body and top tube length of bike.

If going for a 29er then go for as short a stem as possible to keep the handling more responsive and flat /wide bars stop the front from feeling like it wants to lift off the ground on steep climbs.
What do you ride at the mo and what's the top tube length?


 
Posted : 12/02/2015 8:40 pm
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thanks for the help.. have seen a 172 that i love.. the big 9 900.. but dont want to get it and find its to small


 
Posted : 13/02/2015 4:32 pm
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thanks for the help.. have seen a 172 that i love.. the big 9 900.. but dont want to get it and find its to small


 
Posted : 13/02/2015 4:44 pm
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What about a Canyon Yellowstone?

£599 with RS XC30 Air forks, XT rear mech and Deore groupset. Acera Brakes - looks lpretty nice to me. I do like it in red too.

https://www.canyon.com/en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=3601

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Posted : 13/02/2015 4:50 pm
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Bizango is a great bike and well worth upgrading, only the frame left on mine, but what a frame.


 
Posted : 13/02/2015 7:08 pm

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