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supersonic

Some good parts, but really awful fork, about as bad as it gets.

Not seen any aizans for sale at the moment.

croptonboy

Demea wrote:

I've just been told that the kind of events I want to enter a 29er will be much better.

What are these events you refer to? It might influence the spec of the bike you need.

zedzed

If you can afford to go higher this looks like a great spec. "intro" 29er for the money : http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/vitus-bikes-zircon-29vr-hardtail-bike-2013/rp-prod81010
Good fork - Recon Silver TK Solo Air 100mm Travel 15mm Thru Axle - and a full set of SRAM X7 shifters and deralleurs.
RRP: £899 but currently £679.

I'm considering getting one myself to see what teh 29er fuss is all about

croptonboy

This may be better than the Coyote:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-bi ... nformation