I'm going to build a 29er and was wondering which frame may be best and why. I'm going to make it a 2x9 with a Fox fork and I'm thinking of going with a Velocity Blunt wheelset.
GT peace 9er or Surly Karate Monkey
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Not sure you can buy a Peace as a frame only can you?
I can...I have special powers.
I have owned a Km and a friend has the GT I prefer the KM frame for its ride quality and its versatility.
Well, I ended up with an 09 Stumpjumper 29er SS and love it:
is that the wheelset J&B had on sale recently? A mechanic at our shop picked up a set and they've been working great for him. they look pretty dope too
No, these were handbuilt to order using Velocity Blunt rims laced with DT Champion spokes and just some XT hubs to keep the cost down. I used a 20mm thru axle up front for stiffness.
Great looking bike - what gear ratio you running? If I remember right, it's fairly flat in your neck of the woods isn't it?
I'm running a 32/20. It's not as flat as you might think. The best trails are built on old phosphate mines and rock quarries. There are plenty of short but very steep climbs.