29er bike or frame

Submitted by Bernd on Thu, 19/02/2009 - 14:14

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29er expert's, what do u think of the following:
http://www.fahrrad.de/fahrraeder/singlespeed/univega-ram-solo-xxix-29er/...
like it a lot....! about $ 1350
http://www.fahrrad.de/fahrraeder/mountainbikes/beone-creed-20-29-zoll/70...? (Carlgroover is this the one u got?) about $ 960
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/outcast29_08.htm $ 600
http://www.fahrrad.de/fahrraeder/singlespeed/bianchi-sok-29/6334.html?ad... about $ 2800
Bernd

xxix

Submitted by Supagav on Thu, 19/02/2009 - 15:56.

Hey bernd, You should be able to find the xxix for a lot cheaper than that, they were $1350 NZ when you could get one 12months ago. I would say if you are sold on that bike go to an Avanti dealer and they should be able to source one for you.... There are quite a few 29er single speed options out there in that price range. ride a few first and see what feels the best.

Yes Bernd

Submitted by Carlgroover on Thu, 19/02/2009 - 16:41.

My other 29er is a BeOne Creed but different year and completely different build, mine has Juicy 3 brakes, a Rockshox Tora fork all quite cheap but works fine, it is a bit heavy but I didn't buy it to race.
I'm happy with it and you're welcome to ride mine
John.

Thanks

Submitted by Bernd on Thu, 19/02/2009 - 17:50.

John and Gav, I'm just looking and "thinking"!!!!!!
Bernd

Surly

Submitted by delicious on Thu, 19/02/2009 - 21:11.

Buy a Karate Monkey. You can get it complete, ready to roll, as a single.
Or you can gently stroll down the custom path.
Also, Avanti have a KISS 29 which is a rigid singlespeed, 4130 chromo and are pretty cool too.

Value Or Bling

Submitted by Damien on Thu, 19/02/2009 - 22:04.

You will get more value out of a whole bike my favourites are the Kona Unit, Avanti K.I.S.S 29 or a Redline Monocog Flight 29 all good value and that front fork you have will fit any of them nicely.

If you are looking for a nicer frame have a look at Niner bikes http://www.ninerbikes.com/index.asp they are the next level up and have a couple of single speed options in steel or alloy the Australian suplier is http://www.mtbprecision.com.au/niner.html .

Thanks,

Submitted by Bernd on Fri, 20/02/2009 - 21:15.

everyone for there coments and help, I may get one of these 29er at some stage soon/soonish....
ohh another nice one!! http://www.feltbicycles.com/09/images/catalog/xl/9047.png
Bernd

Bernd

Submitted by delicious on Fri, 20/02/2009 - 21:29.

I really like my Surly to commute on but if I was to ever get into SS off road I'd buy one complete, either another KM (about $2500)or a KISS 29. ($1800)
The spec is rather ordinary so one must customize to finalise personal taste, yet it's still better value to start with a complete bike.
No matter what you get buy it in a local shop. Your FAT my very well be unique and I realise you visit Germany often yet whole bikes are best bought here at home.