Awesome. Just what I needed to hear, thanks. Only reservation is a more twitchy feeling bike and the loss of traction (or perceived loss) of narrower tyres.
Narrowed it down to Trance v Anthem. Demo arranged.
Bear in mind that the Anthem 29er only has 100mm front and 90mm rear travel compared to 130mm front and 110mm rear for the 27.5 models.
This may have a bearing on your decision.
“Life has been unfaithful
And it all promised so so much”
Bear in mind that the Anthem 29er only has 100mm front and 90mm rear travel compared to 130mm front and 110mm rear for the 27.5 models.
This may have a bearing on your decision.
Thanks, I hadn't clocked that and have both spec sheets printed out on my desk.
I spend at least 4 months of the year in wet leaves/mud and I've noticed the traction benefit of wider Maxxis tyres on my Bossnut, so don't really want to go back.
Just to add another bike into the mix how about a Whyte S120? I haven’t checked spec but it’s more xc orientated but with trail geometry, 29er and should be mudproof being a U.K. brand.
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Narrowed it down to Trance v Anthem. Demo arranged.
This may have a bearing on your decision.
And it all promised so so much”
Giant Trance 2 27.5 2016 ¦ Sonder Broken Road 2021¦ Giant Revolt Advanced 2 2019 ¦ Giant Toughtroad SLR 1 2019 ¦ Giant Anthem 3 2015 ¦ Specialized Myka Comp FSR 2009
Thanks, I hadn't clocked that and have both spec sheets printed out on my desk.
I spend at least 4 months of the year in wet leaves/mud and I've noticed the traction benefit of wider Maxxis tyres on my Bossnut, so don't really want to go back.
Plan to sit on both tomorrow lunch.
Thanks
https://whyte.bike/collections/full-sus ... ts/s-120cr