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I only took notice of this piece as Jones is not an XC lyrca dude and enjoys his DH and aggro trail. Coming from that angle it offers an interesting perspective on the 29er masdebate.

Personally the only one ive ever ridden was horrible.. but im not very tall and it was a while ago. Maybe taller riders on newer bikes will feel the love.

Shhhhh don't let VW see this....

Hi all,my m8 just bought a scott 29er,after riding it i think i will stick to my old 26" tyvm,didn't like it personally

Hmmm. The list of positives isnt amazing!

Traction- Prob a fraction of a percent difference.
Cornering- How can you corner better with big wheels? Surely they will flex if you pummel into a corner.
Roll - Fair one.
Taller riders- Just get a bigger frame
Less nervous- Really??
Better grip- Isnt that the same as traction
Better flow, less nervy- Hmmm
Scale of large 26 bikes looks daft- no it doesnt
Stability- Surely bigger wheels will flex more making it less stable
Faster- Same as roll, flow etc
Smoother on descents- Same as above.


So really the list isnt big at all!

I've just built up a bastard bike from bits I had in the shed for the duchess and also as a winter bike. I bought the frame forks and wheels from various places and must say I'm impressed. It handles well, rolls over everything and although the pick up isn't good, when you are up to speed its crazily fast. I would never lay out 2 grand on one as you can't really jump them or throw them around, but as a mud bike I rate em.. ! If you are looking to just ride xc, racing etc and not interested in jumping around its a no brainier.

29ers are brilliant at what they do!

Until you owned and used it regularly you may not see the appeal.

The yanks love em as they are supposedly the "latest new development" think they need a bit more testing here as we tend to be stuck in our ways in the UK. But thats just my opinion. Im personally not sure about em, big wheels aint always better wheres the penny farthing?

This, ^^^
Too many people write them off before testing them for any length of time. Unfortunatly the magazines and the internet warriors are into hitting big stuff and DH, free ride and the such, and forget about the weekend warriors who just get out and ride single track and XC stuff.
I noticed a massive difference going from 26" to 29" of the speed front, i think the grip levels are higher, the comfort is better and the small downsides of slower to accelerate (of which is hardly noticable) and being slower through real tight single track (tunstall race) is more than made up with the positives.

I have done all sorts on mine (its probably what ultimatly broke it) from Danbury to Cannock surry hills and everything inbetween. i havent tried jumping it, but thats more down to me and not the bike

When the replacement frame comes i'll invite anyone to have a go and see what the think

Its an interesting article with the usual responses at the bottom.

I borrowed a rocky mountain altitude 29er full suss when I was out near lake Tahoe this summer, and it was a revelation (I was really sceptical before an took a lot of persuading from the guy in the hire shop).

Munched the miles on the single track just rolled and rolled, happy to pop into the air and once you got used to turning in harder, cornered fine. When I ended up with some locals on some all mountain trails (berms and the odd jump) it more than held its own with the nomads and other 26er all mountain bikes on show. If I had the money and was doing enough xc to justify the spend I would definitely get one.

Don't knock it till you try it, and if you haven't tried it then listen to those that have!

I'd be up for that mate. I been wanting to try another 29er. You welcome to try my stumpjumper obviously.......

Evil I tried to get a test ride on a altitude but silverfish were less than helpfull and there the only inporters to the uk.

Noel the full suss has broken beyond economical repair, so i'm getting one of these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250936089190s ... 740wt_1270

then getting another full suss in the new year when i can get a decent deal?

Norco Shinobi ticks some of the box's for me.

What is broken on it?

Both triangles! LOL

and a cross member on the rear triangle

Ah, fair enough

What are your plans for it mate?

Mounting it on my office wall i think LOL

in hapier times