29er full suss 2k, what would you get

mike_s14

thinking of upgrading my super 4 with a proper bike

as the 2012 range seems to have so much choice now what should I consider?

the Giant looks well
the trek looks nicely finished off

cooldad

Try some links.
Not everyone is psychic.

mike_s14

cooldad wrote:

Try some links.
Not everyone is psychic.

dont bother replying with useless comments thanks

ddraver

My god, I agree with cooldad about something!

Seriously Mike, no idea wtf you re talking about, help us out abit and you might get some help back!

paul.skibum

I'm thinking of a bike that would suit you perfectly. Can you guess what it is?

quattrojames

There's no such thing as a 'bad' bike in that price range, I'd be tempted to pick up a 2011 model on sale though I think.

mike_s14 wrote:

cooldad wrote:

Try some links.
Not everyone is psychic.

dont bother replying with useless comments thanks

To be fair, it wasn't a useless comment, it was a dry way of asking for some links to help us assess the bike's you're considering

divingmoose

Think it's sometimes the dry way in which people reply that gets people's backs up but that's just one idea.

cooldad

divingmoose wrote:

Think it's sometimes the dry way in which people reply that gets people's backs up but that's just one idea.

Dry? What the hell does that mean?
What should I say?

"Dear Sir

Your missive above is somewhat lacking in detail, and it would be of some assistance if you could post links to the aforementioned bicycles.
This would help people to make sensible suggestions and recommendations pertaining to your specific enquiry.

Looking forward to receiving said information in due course.

Your obedient servant.

Cooldad"

Si1988

Mike, you shouldve taken cooldads advice, if you'd provided said links, no doubt you'd have some useful input by now.

You've asked for advice on a somewhat niche market, people aren't encyclopedia. You've got to help others help you.

felix.london

@ cooldad

mike_s14

well well calm down dears, as I was pushed for time I did not go into much detail.

here are afew links to afew I was considering :-

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-gb/bik ... 866/45506/

http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/mo ... rumblefish

http://www.bikes.com/main+en+01_102+ELE ... D=1&Y=2012

as with everything there are more out there, so please post up if you have any more suggestions

the giant comes in a 22" which will probably be about right in size for me

mattv

Spesh have a new Camber 29er range coming out, about 1900 quid upwards. Got good reviews in 26" format. No details online yet, properly launched this week.

cooldad

Not sure what 'afew' is but Alot is better than you at everything

ddraver

well well calm down dears, as I was pushed for time I did not go into much detail

We you ll forgive us if we don't go into much detail on our replys then - buy the one that fit's you best

jus checking but should it be 'a lot' then - Probably guilty of that one! :oops:

Torres

Sit on them, try them for fit and ride them on some trails.

If you've never ridden a 29er before you may find they handle differently to a bike with normal size wheels

I have no experince but the hear-say is that they roll over bumps better but suffer in tight twisty singletrack.

mike_s14

Thanks Torres,
Will arrange some test rides when the 2012 stock arrives in the next few weeks

lostboysaint

Mmmm, not seen a price for the build yet but I was very, very impressed with the Transition Bandit 29er. Way better than the Niner and GF that I have ridden.

http://www.transitionbikes.com/Bikes_Bandit29.cfm

Not quite impressed enough to make me want to change from 26" wheels though.

phal44

Trek Rumblefish 1 was on sale at Evans down from 2500 to 2000 which would be a good deal if they still have some in stock

Stiff_Orange

mike_s14 wrote:

well well calm down dears, as I was pushed for time I did not go into much detail.

I think that a bit of common sense is needed. You post on a forum where it'd likely that 99.9% don't know who you are (there are >210000 registered member so that's a safe assumption), how you ride or where you ride. As Cooldad said not everyone is psychic.

There are mulitple MTB disciplines and it wouldn't be very useful to recommend a specialized S-works Epic 29er if you want to ride it as a DH or freeride bike?

So if you want constructive answers give as much info as possible.

If you just post up I have 2k and want a 29 inch bike, you come across as a complete pillock who doesn't know what their talking about.

VWsurfbum

Rumblefish!