Where MTBR fans are into steel, singlespeeds, rigid forks, and that sort of thing, Ridemonkey posters are probaly just a bit different kind of crowd.
What kind of 29"er would Ridemonkey posters rush to the LBS to order?
-Simple but beefy (alu?) hardtail that is not light, but can handle a bit more fun than your basic dull XC hardtail
-A 5" shock hardtail to rip the downhills but also enjoy the flats
-Pure DH with 6x6" to start with
-Commute-specific 29"er that will also handle tame trails on the detour home
Or is it really that carbon Orbea you're lusting for?
I'd also be interested to hear opinions from riders currently not into XC too much. What would convince you to get a 29" bike for XC, or what type of 29" would you consider for more adventurous riding?
Thanks for your ideas!
Happy trails,
J
What kind of 29"er would Ridemonkey posters rush to the LBS to order?
-Simple but beefy (alu?) hardtail that is not light, but can handle a bit more fun than your basic dull XC hardtail
-A 5" shock hardtail to rip the downhills but also enjoy the flats
-Pure DH with 6x6" to start with
-Commute-specific 29"er that will also handle tame trails on the detour home
Or is it really that carbon Orbea you're lusting for?
I'd also be interested to hear opinions from riders currently not into XC too much. What would convince you to get a 29" bike for XC, or what type of 29" would you consider for more adventurous riding?
Thanks for your ideas!
Happy trails,
J