29er...

[rabobank89]

Hey guys,

What is a good looking and decent 29er under $900?

Keen to see what recommendations you can throw out me. I know near to nothing about MTB..

I'll be using it to ride down the coast with my uncle who has a hybrid. Figured a 29er would give me a better workout.

Looking at these two;

[uglybob]

get the Carve SL 29!

http://www.specialized.com/au/gb/bikes/ ... arve/carve

I've seen one in the flesh, looks freaken mint.

[uglybob]

whoops sorry - above $900

[rabobank89]

That is sexy enough to justify the extra $$, however a single speed.. hmm

[m@]

Giant Talon 29er 1 is in your price range; Talon 29er 0 might be doable if you stretched your budget just a little and got a deal on a 2012 floorstock model.

[silentbutdeadly]

I'd go the KTM if it's the one with the Deore groupset. Oh and just a note...a KTM can ONLY have the black/orange colour scheme - any thing else is just wrong.

[uglybob]

That is sexy enough to justify the extra $$, however a single speed.. hmm

you did say you wanted a workout!

[maybolem]

Go get yourself a Giant. Always better priced than other brands

[Crittski]

Go on, get a Santa Cruz Highball. Frame is about $2000, but tis a very nice bike!

[eldavo]

You want a better workout 29er? Start here, over 12kg in the wheels and tyres alone. Can fit 29er wheels/slicks to it too if you wanted.



Here's mine, Nexus8 rear hub:


PS: alloy frame so it wont rust before you do.