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[Closed] XC 29er choice - help for a friend

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A friend is after a 29er. XC orientated really. Any recommendations? He's looking at a Cube Acid and a Trek Mamba. Anything else work a look?

Cheers,

Ben.


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 6:41 pm
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On One Scandal.


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 6:43 pm
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FF29


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 6:46 pm
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Ah your "Friend" eh...... 8)

Well I'd tell your "friend" that 29er's are quite normal lots of people try it, but to be careful....and to go for a Solaris"


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 6:48 pm
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On One Scandal.

This ^^

I started off on a scandal 29er. cheap as chips builds and ride really well.


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 6:48 pm
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Kinesis FF29 full build for £1.5k

Forme Winscar 29 XT, same price but all shimano XT, basically the same frame.


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 7:14 pm
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I ride a Grand Canyon so I'll recommend that.

Stable, fast, lovely.

Very very happy with it.


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 7:28 pm
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Scandal vote here!
I started with a Scandal ages ago and for the money you can't go wrong. I ride mine lots but have it totally rigid now, mans riding!


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 7:36 pm
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i got a giant xtc in the end of year sale last year! only 29er ive ridden a lot, id recommend, so worth considering! gets great write ups as well


 
Posted : 16/05/2013 8:38 pm
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Hi there Ben,

You might want to check out Canyon. We deal direct with the customer so by cutting out the middle men we pass on a lot of savings directly to you.

Check out the Yellowstone 29er or the Grand Canyon AL if you want to spend a little more.

http://www.canyon.com/_en/mountainbikes/bike.html?b=3005

We have a customer service office in Kingston-upon-Thames. Feel free to call us for a chat if you want to talk bikes.

Regards,
Trevor @ Canyon UK


 
Posted : 18/05/2013 11:17 am
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Those FF29er are bloody lovely.
The XTC carbon is pretty as well. Massive BB area so stiff as you like.


 
Posted : 18/05/2013 11:40 am
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anything from Trek, Giant, Cube will be decent. but that canyon yellowstone looks real good value at that pricepoint.


 
Posted : 18/05/2013 12:09 pm

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