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so that was my solution to all the numerous suggestions above...
To all those well seasoned cycle specialists out there - where can I find a baby chair that will fit on the back of a Giant 29er XTC, if at all?
The option for the top tube looks like an accident waiting to happen...
Thanks
Commenting on the topic of tough - I thought you had to work for every bit of the 74.3km! No "free" climbing even the flats were rather bumpy and the downhills had a lot of ruts so the downhills were rough and intense. Pleasure factor also goes when total time at the end reads 6:50...
ahg, the second last(i think) water point alone made it worth the effort
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I rode an XTC 29er - took of the tractor wheels it came out with and stuck on american classic hubs, Stans ZTR rims, DT swiss spokes withRacing Ralphs as tubeless - the bike was a totally different ride and the wheels made a massive difference.
One of the other okes also commented that it depends on what you want to spend - sound advice.
Good luck with the decisions.
what did you land up doing? im in the same position, XTC29er, full XT + Mavic Wheelset.. would like to just put all on a 29Dual sus frame?
I landed up going with a out of the box Epic S-works...
After many years of being a roadie I have decided to invest in a moutain bike and want to order a 29er. Now the question is, do a get a hardtail or full suspension? I am a rather large guy at 102kg and have been told that heavier guys like myself should rather go with full suspension bike, but then again, others have advised that the larger wheels produce a smoother ride and a hardtail is perfect.
Are there any larger chaps out there who have done some stage races on a 29er who can give me some feedback?
Did Sani2C on a 29er hardtail - great fun, but I would have been able to spend more time on the saddle with FS than I did with HT. I weighed 95kg's at the time. FS would be my suggestion.
Pics please
Thanks for all the posts - some were thoroughly entertaining to read.
Got my S-works in the back of the car...
lekker problem to have...demmit
No guru here but if you afford either, go for the spez.
PS I am on the GF so not biased at all.
Thanks - any particular reason you'd recommend the Spez?
I'm taking the plunge on getting a beast of a bike and my two options are the Specialized Epic S-Works 29er or the Trek Superfly Pro 100. I would appreciate the views of the guru's out there on which one is the better choice.
I'll be using the bike for stage racing, XC
Thanks
So how many of you ( or if you know of someone ) bought a 29er to see if the hype is whats its made out , then did not like the bike and sold it to get a 26" again ?.
Just curious.
I didn't but thanks for asking 
Jip - ergon grips sorted me out, but its a bit pricy for the carbon ones...
The cheapest solution is getting your core strength up.
Last time I heard, it takes between 15 to 20 working days to reflect in Vitality after it has been approved.
Claimed for Sani2C and the Discovery website reflected the points the day after SA-active indicated the claim as approved... All in all a three day process...
Anthem is the business
do you know how the Anthem's weight compares to the XTC's?
I was in the same boat as you with the XTC,any race over 40km and my back was stuffed. Turning point was Karkloof 60km,nearly broke me in half!!
What I have done is taken all my upgraded parts off my XTC and put it on the dual suspension frame. On doing the exercise I found it very difficult to find just a dual suspension frame only. I was able to convince a bike shop to strip a brand new Anthem Frame for me. Very happy although it is heavier but I plan to upgrade my wheelset shortly which should make a difference. Other option which a mate of mine has done and it is an unbelievable machine is the specialised carbon dual suspension frame and fork for about 40k. Hot!! If it is in your budget go for that!!
Do you know if the frame and fork was the epic or camber from specialized?
Had a look at them but there seems to be a wider hub on the back which would result in a slight rebuild of my current Stans ZTR rims/American classic hubs/DT Swiss spokes/Racing Ralph tyres (all pretty much brand new)
I currently ride the Giant XTC 29er hardtail and I am seriously considering going dual suspension to enable me to do longer rides that are easier on the back. I have already customized my bike quite a bit in terms of seatpost, handlebars, stem and wheelset.
So here is my question to you okes out there - what are the good 29er dual suspensions out there that still puts me in a better place than what I currently have (lighter or equal weight on the frame, etc.) but comes in under R50k? (the lower below this will also assist greatly in the stability of my marriage!)
Thanks for your views in advance.
Not defending Giant here, but any ally bike gets paint lifting and corrotion if sweat is not washed off it. The first place it happens is at the cable stops on the top tube / headset area.
in saying that, My Giant XTC 29er paint scratches ridiculously easy.
I've also got the XTC 29er - ditto on the easy scratching, but still an awesome ride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv5iEK-IEzw
i just cant get this thing out of my head... thought I share it for other Star Wars fans to have a good laugh
ps. came to mind after seeing SwissVan's avatar
I'll have the Penne Arabiatta...
I ride the Giant XTC 29er up in Pta area and thought the thing was awesome - until I did some single track at Jonkershoek (described at the time as mountain biking nirvana!) and Lourensford.
I fully agree with the sentiment that the single track, specifically where there are a lot of switchbacks are difficult with the 29er and the bike appears to be less responsive than okes asking to come past on their 26er.
29er is great for going over things (great momentum with the big wheels) but the technical stuff for guys like me that's not a pro - not so easy...
Also, those who didn't get a medal can collect one at their offices in Long street CPT. I did. If i remember correctly its number 154 but call to be sure.
Problem is I drove down from Pta for the event and to just enjoy the Cape MTB scene, but didn't feature on the results (I did 4 hrs 34 mins - so rather long day!) and swinging past their offices doesn't seem like time well spent.
Hopefully the same nonsense doesn't happen next year...
I also did the race and had an absolute blast!
Thing was that I struggled with the single track and was quite slow on it - where in PTA or JHB area is there good schooling ground for the fast single tracks?
Just wanted to provide an update on the topic - Shamus and the guys from Solomon's in Woodmead came back to me on the matter. It was a case of overtightening that stuffed up the seatpost. They were legends however in providing me with a replacement seatpost at a DRASTICALLY reduced price.
So armed with this knowledge (and a torque wrench!) it would appear as my 95kg's was not the problem and therefore supports the view that the heavier guys can still choose the carbon parts.
Thanks to Shamus and Solomon's Woodmead.
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