650B over a 29 er?

dgti

I did have an order in for a Scott Scale 960 with Evans but they have now discontinued the small size just before my cycle to work voucher was issued
After talking with there sales staff he suggested looking at a 650b instead of a 29 er due to my hight (5ft 6 ) this was his recommendation:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/jam ... e-ec041448

I am confused.com

ddraver

You need to ride both - you may find a 29er too big for you, standover height (height between your legs) can be an issue for some

dgti

Yes I am starting to think that...

rockmonkeysc

Standover height is irrelevant. Your height doesn't limit your choice of wheel size, the bits in between the wheels are still the same size and bottom bracket height is the same. Go for what feel best to ride.
650B tyre choices are limited and most people cant tell the difference between 650B and 26" when riding.

benpinnick

650b tyres are available from all manufacturers pretty much now so the choice is fine. Size size 29ers have limits but you're well inside them. The only thing to do is ride them to tell. The nice thing about 650b is that you can't really tell the difference between 650 and 26 until you change back to a 26. The progression is very natural.

dgti

Evan's have offered me a £100 in compensation if I stay with them, but there's not a lot around @ £1000 in small sizes this year

ddraver

RockmonkeySC wrote:

Standover height is irrelevant.

Next time Little Rockmonkey takes a hit off of the top tube I ll remind you of that statement

louthepoo

Im 5'7" and tried a small frame 29er 15" and didnt feel right, think it was trying to squeeze the bike into too small a frame, the next size up was way too big 17". Ive tried a 17" 650b frame and it fits perfect so im going for that. Not sure the geometry issues or whatever who how the same size 650b frame fits but the 29er doesnt, it just does

dgti

I've gone for a Genesis Mantle 30 2013..... :shock:

Whish me luck

thelonegroover

I have a Genesis High Latitude 2x10, very similar except steel frame, I'm very than happy with it.

dgti

After the Scott Scale 906 selling out I had no idea what to go for, the Genesis came out of the blue I didn't know anything thing about them before. I've got a Mantle 30 2013 model in my £1000 cycle scheme budget and I should have it before Friday

Frame:
6069 ALX-9 Triple Butted Aluminium with XX44 Oversize HT

Fork:
RockShox Recon Gold TK Solo Air 100mm with Tapered Steerer (15mm thru-axle)

Front Derailleur:
Shimano Deore M591 10 speed

Rear Derailleur:
Shimano SLX M671 SGS Shadow Plus 10 speed
Number of Gears:
30

Shifters:
Shimano Deore M591 Rapidfire Plus 10 speed

Chainset:
Shimano Deore M590 Triple

Chainrings:
44×32×24 tooth

Bottom Bracket:
Shimano Hollowtech Il

Cassette:
Shimano HG62 11-34 tooth, 10 speed

Chain:
Shimano HG54 10 speed

Pedals:
Shimano M520 SPD

Front Brake:
Shimano Deore M596 (180/160mm rotors)

Rear Brake:
Shimano Deore M596 (180/160mm rotors)

Brake Levers:
Shimano Deore M596

Handlebars:
Genesis OS (31.8mm) 6061 Alloy Flatbar (680mm x 9deg Backsweep)

Stem:
Genesis AL-6061-T6 OS (31.8mm)

Headset:
Prestine PT-F17 1.5 inch Lower External / 1-1/8 inch Semi-Integrated Top

Grips:
Kraton

Rims:
Alex FD-19 29 inch Disc 32H

Front Hub:
Shimano M678 (15mm) / M435 CL Disc

Rear Hub:
Shimano M678 (15mm) / M435 CL Disc

Spokes:
Stainless Black with brass nipples

Front Tyre:
Continental Mtn King II 2.2 inch 29er (wire)

Rear Tyre:
Continental Mtn King II 2.2 inch 29er (wire)

Saddle:
Madison Flux

Seatpost:
Genesis 6061 2D Forged Head (27.2 × 400mm)

For under £900.....

briefcasew

Hi,

I'm considering the Mantle 30 as well. Can you let me know how you've found it? Not managed to get a test ride on one yet. I'm 5'8" so thinking about the 17.5 rather than the 16. what did you go for?

Cheers.

orangepeel

See my thread guys. "calling mantle owners".
Had a couple of replies there. I'm about to get a 30 too.

thelonegroover

briefcasew wrote:

Hi,

I'm considering the Mantle 30 as well. Can you let me know how you've found it? Not managed to get a test ride on one yet. I'm 5'8" so thinking about the 17.5 rather than the 16. what did you go for?

Cheers.

I'm 5' 9.5" I have a 17.5" this is good for me, at 5' 8" you may find the top tube slightly long. You could always fit a shorter stem, which I was considering doing.