[Closed] what 29er would u buy?

After a similar bike but I'm swaying more to Whyte T129 or M109

Love the m-109 but its £3000 for 2015!!

Love the m-109 but its £3000 for 2015!!

...and it's now got a carbon frame, carbon rims, full XT etc... Which kinda justifies the price hike!

There is stock of 2014 Whytes out there if an Ally M-109 more wallet friendly, you may even bag a bargain if you're happy with an outgoing model!

For me it's the T-129 every time though. Such a capable all rounder.

Cannondale Trigger 1 2013 from Paul's Cycles

Mboy...which model year t-129 are u referring to??....and do u know anywhere with any 2014 m-109s left??

You should get some good deals on trances as it's last year of the 29ers. I liked it when test ridden last year but 2014 colours are gopping.

Anthem is a great all rounder IMO.

It's personal, I tested whytes and hated both v Spesh epic (brilliant) and camber evo (ditto)

Drop me an email (in my profile) if you're interested, depending on size, possibility I could help you find a 2014 M-109...

I'm loving the new 2015 T-129s in that bright neon green! Looks amazing...

Hammerhead Thumper. Have no idea how much they are, or if you can even buy them here, but I had a shot of a New Zealander friends last year, and it was an absolute hoot.

Edit - [url= http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/191282044094?limghlpsr=true&hlpv=2&ops=true&viphx=1&hlpht=true&lpid=108&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=108&ff19=0 ]Here ye go[/url]

Thanks m8...but looking for a fully built brand new bike

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Mrs hoppy got an m-109 for £2K, it's nice in a rugged xc kinda way, previously she had a t129s which is pretty good also, very well set up as a trail bike and you don't really need to change anything from standard.

I went for a self build codeine with pike rct3s, hope hoops and an xt/slx/one up drive train, it'd be possible to build it up for around £2k with the pike rcs that are £300ish, Deore/slx drivetrain and sensible wheels & finishing kit.

Thanks Hoppy.... Wud love an m109 but haven't seen any left for sale m8..

I built an Anthem x29er up front he frame, and it was was a great bike. Super fast XC / marathon bike which was reasonably capable downhill too.

I now ride a Scott Genius 910 though....and its the best do everything bike I've ever ridden.

Scott make some seriously good bikes. Well worth a look

Where are you based OP? Are you anywhere near Stafford?

Will take a look at the Scott bikes m8

The canyon spectral 29 looks good too. Tweeks did have a Transition Bandit 29er in the sale a bit ago, don't know if it's still there. If you're not completely set on 29, if I was buying now I'd seriously be looking at the bird cycleworks full suss too.

Another vote for a Whyte. After a lot of research I've just purchased a 2014 M109c, my first 29er. Went for a ride today and I'm seriously impressed, it's very, very fast.

Mine ?

http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/whyte-t129s-1

There's been a lovely looking Turner Sultan on the classifieds that I'd buy if I had your budget.

And no I'm not connected to the guy selling it.

T129 is great value compared with some of the competition and a great concept but didn't really hang together, for me, felt like the front end off a trailbike and the back off an xc bike basically. A bit confused. But still kinda cool- get a testride if you can.

Larry....thanks n8 but too big!....

Looks like I've missed the boat on the 2014 m109...

Have you tried Leisure Lakes that's where I got mine from? (And no connection either just a happy customer.)

[url= http://www.erinbikehut.im/ ]Erin Bike Hut[/url] have a 2014 M-109 (medium) currently in stock if that's any help?

Apparently winstanleys have them too!..thanks.I shall try them.

Apparently winstanleys have them too!..thanks.I shall try them.

I love my stump jumper fsr carbon, reasonable weight, great suspension although I did switch the fox forks for pikes.

I got a 2014 Enduro 29 new from Certini for £2k ( cash price )..can't argue with that..

eddiebaby - Member
Cannondale Trigger 1 2013 from Paul's Cycles

Or this:
http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/slide-130-29-9.0-sl-17937/wg_id-153

pasty's carbon SJ is over budget, but you can get a Alu one for £2000 - [url=www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-Stumpjumper-FSR-Comp-Evo-Mountain-Bike-2014-Full-Suspension-MTB_65852.htm]www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-Stumpjumper-FSR-Comp-Evo-Mountain-Bike-2014-Full-Suspension-MTB_65852.htm[/url]

Thanks to everyone for their help!...
Gonna see if I can get a 2014 m109
If not a giant anthem 29er

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danti - Member
There's been a lovely looking Turner Sultan on the classifieds that I'd buy if I had your budget.
And no I'm not connected to the guy selling it.
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Bit late to this party but the Sultan is mine...advert still in my profile with my email should you change your mind Fuel!

EDIT - in fact here it is [url= http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/fs-turner-sultan-29er-1 ]Sultan ad[/url]

Don't buy a Trance X, I am massively disappointed in mine. Suspension is fine but it is so low that get half a degree off vertical and your pedal crashes down. I was looking at a Turner originally and wish I had put my hand in my pocket rather than go for the cheaper option.

My opinion.....

I had an M109S and in my opinion you would be better off with the T129.

Reason? I just felt that the M109 could have done with the extra travel that the T129 has. I’m not a rider into jumps or anything like that but do enjoy the odd technical descent and regularly used up all the travel on the M109.

In the end I sold it this year and now have a Ripley with 140mm travel up front and 120mm at the rear.

The new [url= http://www.3peakscycles.com/p/7067/Orange-Segment-Pro---2015 ]Orange Segment[/url] is well worth a look. Personally I've just bought a [url= http://www.3peakscycles.com/p/6595/Specialized-Stumpjumper-FSR-Evo-Comp-29-2015 ]spesh stumpjumper 29[/url] and cant fault it. The [url= http://www.3peakscycles.com/p/6650/Specialized-Enduro-Comp-29-2014 ]Enduro 29[/url], [url= http://www.3peakscycles.com/p/7027/Specialized-Camber-Comp-Carbon-2014 ]Camber[/url] or [url= http://www.3peakscycles.com/p/6685/Specialized-Epic-Comp-Carbon ]Epic[/url] are well worth a look too depending on what kind of riding you want to do. Specialized all the wa for me.