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Originally Posted by flylock shox
Yeah, that's what's got me looking at this one now:
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Had my first ride on this thing today. Also my first time riding a 29er. Holy lord this thing is fast, with a Cadillac-like suspension too. I tried it out on some potholes around the bike shop, and it didn't seem to even notice them. So then I just aimed it straight at a hard curb to see what would happen: nothing. Up, over, barely even shrugged.
The one I test rode was a large (20 inch frame) which is the absolute max I can go at 5'10". To get some idea of what a medium frame might be like, I then tried the Giant Anthem 26 incher in a medium frame. The bike was twice the price, but half the fun. In one ride I think I'm totally converted to 29 inch wheels - the speed is just too fun to give up. Tomorrow I'm going back to have a go on the medium sized 29er, which they're going to build up for me.
Anyone else had experience going from 26 to 29 inch wheels? I thought it had a massive impact on the fun of the bike. Totally looking forward to taking this up to the North Shore, the endowment lands, and some of the dirt trails in BC's interior.