all mountain..
mrmoosepig
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I'm looking to build a new mountain bike and i'm not really sure whats best.
I will be doing mainly trail riding, the bike has to be hard tail.
Should I go for a 29er frame, or 650b? I like the idea of the bigger wheels but i'm not sure how much difference they would actually make!
Many Thanks
I will be doing mainly trail riding, the bike has to be hard tail.
Should I go for a 29er frame, or 650b? I like the idea of the bigger wheels but i'm not sure how much difference they would actually make!
Many Thanks
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I think you'd better start again.0
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All mountain hard tail?
Budget?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.0 -
130mm or similar 650B hardtail or 26er would be perfect for what you describe. Go for a 2x10 set up with a chain device and bash. It'd be sweet - my Cove handjob (when I can be bothered to work on it) is getting converted to a 2x9 set up with a Heim2 roller guide - its got adjustable 85-115mm forks on and 26er wheels. I'd pretty much ride it anywhere in UK.Closet jockey wheel pimp whore.0
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Cotic BFe frame would be my suggestion although it's not a 29er or 650b, larger wheels are a fad
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cheers! thanks very much! i'll take what you've said into account!!!0
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paul.skibum wrote:130mm or similar 650B hardtail or 26er would be perfect for what you describe. Go for a 2x10 set up with a chain device and bash. It'd be sweet - my Cove handjob (when I can be bothered to work on it) is getting converted to a 2x9 set up with a Heim2 roller guide - its got adjustable 85-115mm forks on and 26er wheels. I'd pretty much ride it anywhere in UK.
so what brand of frame would you recommend on the 650b scale... not to expensive though
i'm finding it quite hard to find a decent one0 -
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mcnultycop wrote:
no more than about £450
Are you really sure that 650b is the way to go because I really like the idea of having a 29er...0 -
What are you actually planning on riding. All Mountain and 29er do not generally go together.I don't do smileys.
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ehm... well I think mainly general mountain biking, so not really aggressive trail riding with big jumps and stuff. But still quite serious, then also cross country riding.0
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Excellent choice but the guys are friends so...I don't do smileys.
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If I was getting an aggressive hardtail I would personally get the Bird
Mainly because it has all the right geometry and there's hardly any out there0 -
....yet....Ben hopes.0
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Chunkers1980 wrote:....yet....Ben hopes.
That was the word I missed...
Although it doesn't take long for interest the spread over the internet
And that Candy blue with the white Pikes is possibly my favorite bike colour scheme0 -
I would go for a Transition Trans [url=Amhttp://www.tweekscycles.com/Product.do?method=view&n=3276&p=307657&c=215&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=Clearance & SALE Bikes&gclid=CMnZufbf9r4CFafMtAodCDoAtg]Amhttp://www.tweekscycles.com/Product.d ... tAodCDoAtg[/url]
Really nice ride. Takes abuse pretty well.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
mrmoosepig wrote:ehm... well I think mainly general mountain biking, so not really aggressive trail riding with big jumps and stuff. But still quite serious, then also cross country riding.
So when you say all mountain, you really just mean a mountain bike?
Maybe look at
Cotic Bfe
One one 456 or 45650b
Stanton slack line
Even something like a Whyte 905 has great geometry but still very light for the xc stuff0 -
Cheers everybody! Very helpful!0
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Why the fixation on big wheels?All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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Size does count.
She's just trying not to hurt your feelings.I don't do smileys.
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cooldad wrote:Size does count.
She's just trying not to hurt your feelings.
It's O.K. I followed my mother's advice and picked a girl with small hands so she hasn't twigged yet.All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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26" wheels are obsolete, my 26" bikes have stopped working.
Only 650b works now.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
If anyone would like to demo the Zero, we'll be at Afan Lodge all weekend for the UKGE. We will be bringing a couple of spare bikes for demos, so email me on ben@birdmtb.co.uk if you'd like to try one
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