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[Closed] WHW - What bike for comfort and speed

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For cycling the WHW what would be the best bike for comfort and speed ?
HT, 29er, FS ?


 
Posted : 03/03/2013 11:05 am
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What kind of trails?


 
Posted : 03/03/2013 11:07 am
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29er unless it's particularly heavy. I did it on a 26er HT, but now owning a 29er I favour that for speed. FS would be good for comfort, but you'll be carrying it for a couple of hours so need to bear that in mind.


 
Posted : 03/03/2013 11:09 am
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I done it on a Kona Abracadabra 140MM FS over two days North to South very long days in the saddle. Go for comfort.


 
Posted : 03/03/2013 12:53 pm
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singular swift. perfect.


 
Posted : 03/03/2013 12:56 pm
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For a FS, the Trek Rumblefish I tried was astonishinly quick, & very comfy with it.
For HT, my Niner feels very comfy. Skinny steel & big tyres probably having a lot to do with it though.


 
Posted : 03/03/2013 1:39 pm
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29 anthem would be perfect. Light tyres and wheels will make the biggest difference.


 
Posted : 03/03/2013 2:13 pm
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A light, full-sus 29er


 
Posted : 03/03/2013 7:25 pm
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Something light, as there's a load of climbing in the last 1/4.


 
Posted : 03/03/2013 7:38 pm
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No probs on a ht


 
Posted : 03/03/2013 8:08 pm

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