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Cyclocross is my thing, but have been tempted to do some MTB racing as prep for the cross season. Got a steel hard tail which is nice for general training but would want something competitive for racing. I'm not kidding myself as I finish in the 30 to 40's in a cross race out of 110 riders so kind of expect the same in a MTB race but want to be as competitive as I can. So, I am tall (6-4), and everyone is saying that 29ers are the way to go for racing and are better for taller riders. A carbon 29er would be right then? Focus/Canyon look good for the money...

If your going to race XC then 29ers are the only choice.
the Canyon is probably the best value out there at the moment.

Gotta go 29er ... tis the thing in XC racing...

Hi

If its pure racing then go for it but if you think you may find yourself riding a few recreational trails with us then I can recommend the Kinesis FF29. Light as anything and quick, but if you want to it will take a 120 mm fork at the front and is great on the trails.


Nigel

Thanks for the advice. Got my Attitude 853 for general trail work so really need a race machine. Just wondered if 29ers was just a fad or the 'only way to go' for xc racing. It seems to be the latter.