New 650b bikes to choose from :)

jamesj1984
jamesj1984 Posts: 12
edited October 2013 in MTB buying advice
Wasn't a year ago i was tempting towards a 29er but never really saw the advantage for me personally.
Now 650b bikes are out Its something that really interests me.
Ive been looking at the new 2014 Whyte 905, Marin Rocky Ridge & Kona Cinder Cone.

One thing that worries me on the 905 the head tube angle is 66 degrees. The cinder cone is 70 I believe. Small numbers but big difference. Would the 905 struggle going uphills with this sort of angle. I want to go up without tiring easily etc etc. Moan moan moan yes i know haha.

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  • thelonegroover
    thelonegroover Posts: 1,073
    No, you'll be fine and it will be much better coming down.
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  • jamesj1984
    jamesj1984 Posts: 12
    Awesome just to pick between a
    Whyte 905 650b or a Kona Cinder Cone 650b.
    Or even a 805 650b hmmmmm decisions decisions.
  • Jomox
    Jomox Posts: 250
    Id go for the Kona, but thats me.
    Scott Scale 60
  • stuisnew
    stuisnew Posts: 366
    The Kona (assuming it is this one http://www.konaworld.com/cinder_cone.cfm ) has a 69 degree head angle...
  • jamesj1984
    jamesj1984 Posts: 12
    Yes thats the Kona. Nice bike.
    Whats your reason for the kona over the Whyte 901/905. Would be good to hear thoughts.

    Im going to of course test ride both bikes but some good info an advice prior is always good. Test riding round a carpark is never realistic to on the trails.

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