Opinions Please XC Race / Epic Ride 29er
Silversladey
Posts: 450
Hi All,
I am looking at getting a 29er, I want to build a race/ epic ride bike. It needs to be light but also offer a level of comfort. Events I enter range from the Welsh XC series up to 12 hour Solo.
I don't want to spend more than £500 for the frame, I have drawn up a shortlist but as you all no, it can be nearly impossible to test ride bikes.
So I thought I would post up some possibilities and see if any of you have any experience or insight.
Salsa Marmasita Alu : I Really like the look of this, but I am slightly concerned about the extra frame weight, against the competition approx 200g-500g also the possible harshness of Alu frame.
One One Lurcher: Full Carbon a bit lighter seems the obvious choice.
Chinese Import E bay Special : Carbon Frame, Low weight, Internal cable routing.
Planet X Dirty Harry: A bit lighter than the Lurcher ,Low weight, Full Carbon
I currently ride a Trek Fuel EX 9. Which is a bit heavy but a really nice comfy do it all trail bike.
I am looking at getting a 29er, I want to build a race/ epic ride bike. It needs to be light but also offer a level of comfort. Events I enter range from the Welsh XC series up to 12 hour Solo.
I don't want to spend more than £500 for the frame, I have drawn up a shortlist but as you all no, it can be nearly impossible to test ride bikes.
So I thought I would post up some possibilities and see if any of you have any experience or insight.
Salsa Marmasita Alu : I Really like the look of this, but I am slightly concerned about the extra frame weight, against the competition approx 200g-500g also the possible harshness of Alu frame.
One One Lurcher: Full Carbon a bit lighter seems the obvious choice.
Chinese Import E bay Special : Carbon Frame, Low weight, Internal cable routing.
Planet X Dirty Harry: A bit lighter than the Lurcher ,Low weight, Full Carbon
I currently ride a Trek Fuel EX 9. Which is a bit heavy but a really nice comfy do it all trail bike.
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