flyluis Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 hey guys, im in the market for a 29r and not sure if i should go full sus or hardtail? anyone got some advise for me??
Caerus Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Unless you have the budget go with a 29er hardtail or even better a 26" full suspension GoLefty!! 1
Flea Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 The full susses seem to be trailing the HT's in the 29ers - I have a FS, and have tested HT's. Yes the HT is smoother than a 26" HT, but the decision to go FS applies as it does on a 26". I like the fact that I do not have to use my legs as the suspension going down a hill and can pedal, and have more grip and control.The big thing is to find a reasonably prices FS, as many of the the manufacturers are only recently producing FS's - I am more than happy with my Ellsworth, but I have heard good things about the Spez Epic?
Just Keep Pedaling Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Stage races: Full suspension. 70km or less one-day rides: hardtail. Squier and GoLefty!! 2
Flowspeed Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) Go with the Hardtail.Less maintenance, lighter and cheaper.With those big ass wheels at just under 2Bar, you dont need FS.As for Stage races; did a 8-day one last month on the HT. ..No problems or regrets Edited April 28, 2011 by Flowspeed Warren911 and GoLefty!! 2
Bike Mob Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Now where is TNT1... What kind of Dog do you have?
_David_ Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) I have both a Momsen AL329 hardtail & Hifi Pro full sus and I never ride the hardtail. Edited April 28, 2011 by d@vid
duringd Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 Giant Anthem X29er AlphaKilo, Nick G, vetkop and 2 others 5
flyluis Posted April 28, 2011 Author Posted April 28, 2011 im looking at the hi fi pro 29r full sus..... what you guys think?
flyluis Posted April 28, 2011 Author Posted April 28, 2011 oh thanks allot for all the advise guys!! much appreciated!!!
Caerus Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 im looking at the hi fi pro 29r full sus..... what you guys think?  Pics, specs & price of the beast Have you looked at the Tallboy?
flyluis Posted April 28, 2011 Author Posted April 28, 2011 Pics, specs & price of the beast Have you looked at the Tallboy? well i can get the bike brand new out the box around 10k less than retail...http://www.trekbikes.com/za/en/bikes/gary_fisher_collection/29er_full_suspension/hifipro/ thats the bike im speaking about. doest anyone know what this weighs???
Caerus Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 (edited) well i can get the bike brand new out the box around 10k less than retail...http://www.trekbikes...ension/hifipro/ thats the bike im speaking about. doest anyone know what this weighs???  Check http://weightweenies.starbike.com/ maybe u can find it there, otherwise google is your friend. It seems to have some good reviews, http://www.mtbr.com/cat/bikes/allmtn-full-suspension/gary-fisher/hifi-pro/PRD_415067_1547crx.aspx Edited April 28, 2011 by Caerus
_David_ Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 well i can get the bike brand new out the box around 10k less than retail...http://www.trekbikes.com/za/en/bikes/gary_fisher_collection/29er_full_suspension/hifipro/ thats the bike im speaking about. doest anyone know what this weighs???  I am not much of a weight weenie so I've never weighed my bike but I guess it is round about 12kgs. Its a medium, I have changed the wheels, tyres and seat. I guess the standard Hifi Pro should be round about 13kgs.
flyluis Posted April 28, 2011 Author Posted April 28, 2011 cool, thanks guys... another question, what would you guys suggest fro around 25k for a soft and hard tail???
david16v Posted April 28, 2011 Posted April 28, 2011 cool, thanks guys... another question, what would you guys suggest fro around 25k for a soft and hard tail??? Bicycling magazine actually had a article last month, 10 HT`s under R20 000 against each other.Pretty decent from a `re-print most old articles` magazine!
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