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| Author: | Jmaccyd [ Wed Jul 17, 2013 9:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 29er? |
Cyclocross is my thing, but have been tempted to do some MTB racing as prep for the cross season. Got a steel hard tail which is nice for general training but would want something competitive for racing. I'm not kidding myself as I finish in the 30 to 40's in a cross race out of 110 riders so kind of expect the same in a MTB race but want to be as competitive as I can. So, I am tall (6-4), and everyone is saying that 29ers are the way to go for racing and are better for taller riders. A carbon 29er would be right then? Focus/Canyon look good for the money... |
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| Author: | VW-surfbum [ Thu Jul 18, 2013 5:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 29er? |
If your going to race XC then 29ers are the only choice. the Canyon is probably the best value out there at the moment. |
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| Author: | chatman [ Thu Jul 18, 2013 7:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 29er? |
Gotta go 29er ... tis the thing in XC racing... |
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| Author: | Evil [ Thu Jul 18, 2013 10:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | 29er? |
Hi If its pure racing then go for it but if you think you may find yourself riding a few recreational trails with us then I can recommend the Kinesis FF29. Light as anything and quick, but if you want to it will take a 120 mm fork at the front and is great on the trails. Nigel |
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| Author: | Jmaccyd [ Fri Jul 19, 2013 9:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 29er? |
Thanks for the advice. Got my Attitude 853 for general trail work so really need a race machine. Just wondered if 29ers was just a fad or the 'only way to go' for xc racing. It seems to be the latter. |
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