Giant 29er

Dandelionclock30
Dandelionclock30 Posts: 306
edited May 2013 in MTB general
Hi, My friend has just moved to Brisbane and is looking into getting a new bike. Hes looking at 29ers, but I dont know anything about them as I've always had just a normal mountain bike.
Does anyone recommend them or have any thoughts about them I can share with him? Hes looking at Giants.
Thanks.

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    29ers suite Aus well, my cousin was a devout 26er but uses a 29er round Melbournes local trails which tend to be more open and faster than we are generally used to. He has a Trance.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • CycloRos
    CycloRos Posts: 579
    I don't know much about riding in Oz (wish I did!) but I have experience with 29ers owning as I do two of them, the latest edition being a Charge Cooker. I still can't figure out how Charge have done it but the bike is sooo much fun, feels almost as lively as my 26" wheeled Ragley but certainly faster on my local trails!

    Had a few test rides on Giant 29ers too, the Anthem X is an awesome piece of kit. As always though one mans meat is another mans poison so test riding is key.
    Current Rides -
    Charge Cooker, Ragley mmmBop, Haro Mary SS 29er
    Pics!
  • Dandelionclock30
    Dandelionclock30 Posts: 306
    Thanks for the replies.

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