What 29er to buy
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What 29er to buy
Postby tonto » Mon May 02, 2011 8:00 pm
This is my first post on the forum and I am looking and making my foray into biking.. I am looking at buying a 29er for mostly road use and a little off road and was seeking your opinions on what would be better value for money... I have been looking a a giant xtc1, scott scale 29 elite or the scott scale 29 team. I want to keep the budget to around 2000 or under, what would be the best pick out of these models.. I have been told that specialised are a bit overrated and you pay more for the name, any help greatly appreciated because I can look at specs but dont know what parts are better than others....
And what are good bike shops located in Perth and who to watch out for as I will be buying online as I live 1600km from perth
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Re: What 29er to buy
Postby mitzikatzi » Mon May 02, 2011 8:52 pm
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What 29er to buy
Postby Redbull » Mon May 02, 2011 9:02 pm
The more off road options are very nice too but the jump up in specs results in a jump in price as well.
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Re: What 29er to buy
Postby tonto » Mon May 02, 2011 9:33 pm
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What 29er to buy
Postby Redbull » Mon May 02, 2011 10:11 pm
If he was rubbish I would say so.
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What 29er to buy
Postby The Walrus » Mon May 02, 2011 10:20 pm
It came down to what felt best on a test ride and the Specialized was the one. Apart from changing tyres to semi slicks it's been totally perfect. So go test your choices and let that help you decide.
In fact a mate of mine was looking at getting a flat bar but after trying mine is close to changing his mind and going for a 29er!
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Re: What 29er to buy
Postby albe » Tue May 03, 2011 5:49 am
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Re: What 29er to buy
Postby mitzikatzi » Tue May 03, 2011 11:58 am
I am looking at buying a 29er for mostly road use and a little off road
I think a $1000 bike will serve you as well as a $2000 bike. Bikes are a learning curve. In a years time you will have a better idea of what you need/want.
I live 1600km from Perth
Just trying to think where that might be. The Pilbara or somewhere hot?
I used to work at a Gold mine about 200km from Parburdoo. A work mate took a MTB up to site. The hydraulic disk brakes did not like the summer heat and all the fluid leaked out of the calipers. Perhaps cable discs would be a better choice. Avid BB7 get great reviews. I am guessing it is flat where you live so BB5 probably would be enough brake. Being a long way from a bike shop you will have to learn to do your own repairs. Combining that with the summer heat maybe a front suspension fork that had a coil spring would be a better choice than an "Air" fork which again may suffer in the heat.
I had a bit of a look on BikeExchange. There are a couple of bikes betweeb $800 and $1500 that I think would serve you well.
If you plan on a lot of road riding I suggest Schwalbe Big Apple tyres.
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Re: What 29er to buy
Postby tonto » Tue May 03, 2011 8:49 pm
Ill let you all know when I get it how she goes
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Re: What 29er to buy
Postby mitzikatzi » Tue May 03, 2011 9:03 pm
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Re: What 29er to buy
Postby Mattheq » Sat May 14, 2011 8:08 pm
You better be quick if you're looking at one of these, as Giant have no more in WA, and there will be no more until the 2012 models roll out in around Spetember. Apparently they are bringing out an increased range this year (6 29ers - two with dual suspension).
2011 Giant XtC 29er 1
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What 29er to buy
Postby Redbull » Sat May 14, 2011 9:47 pm
I'm looking forward to it arriving.
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Re: What 29er to buy
Postby tonto » Tue May 17, 2011 7:17 pm
I brought the Scott Team 29er from Tim and he informs me that he will be sending it off today for me, with a bit of luck I will have it before the weekend so I can take it for a hack, you will have to let me know how the cannondale goes once you get it. I was going to buy the giant xtc1 off tim but told me they are sold out and they only come in the black, I rather liked the blue paint scheme on the scott.
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Postby Redbull » Tue May 17, 2011 8:11 pm
I like the looks of the Scotts in there. Mine is the budget option 29er as I prefer my roadie, but when you live around here you need something to play with off the asphalt
You will have to give a report ( with pics) when your's lands.
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Re: What 29er to buy
Postby tonto » Sun May 22, 2011 11:07 am
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Re: What 29er to buy
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Re: What 29er to buy
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