Well, rumors are starting to float around about an Anthem X 29er to follow up Giant's XTC 29er. People on MTBR are citing 'reps' telling them that it's on its way.
http://forums.mtbr.com/showpost.php?p=6562217&postcount=14
Admitedly, it's not exactly a great source, but what are people's thoughts regarding such a bike? I was keen on the XTC 29er until i went and fractured my wrist (). This might be more within my timeframe with any luck!
Think it could muster up against some of the XC oriented 29ers currently on offer - Tallboy, Jet 9(!), GF variants? I suspect if it is released, it will come in at a very competitive price against its competitors..
Additional info/pics:
Sea Otter:
BikeRadar (Pics + Article)
BikeRumor (Pics + Article)
Singletrack (Video)
Current status: Released into the wild (post recall) in Australia with fairly decent stock availability
Link to Giant's official website: Official Australian spec, geometry and price ($3500)
Rotorburn user reviews/setup
iscarr (193cm, XL) Post 1
Tegski Post 1 Post 2 (Tubeless)
Krisko Post 1 Post 2
Cornik (190cm, XL) Post 1
Jubas (187cm, L) Post 1 Post 2 Post 3 Post 4
Victor h Post 1 Post 2
Dirtdiver Post 1
Wingy Post 1
Biker Dave Post 1 (Tubeless)
Leftieant Post 1 (Tubeless) Post 2
Nath8 Post 1
Michaelg Post 1
damian_eley Post 1
mtb101Post 1
Bodin Post 1
dinosaur_mtb Post 1
Weights
Wheels
Full component list (Medium size, 6” Rotor)
Non-rotorburn reviews
Twentynineinches.com
Bike Radar
Miscellaneous
Picture of suspect weld after recall
Cracked XL seatpost/top tube crack
CARL DECKER SHREDS THE ASHLAND SUPER D (youtube)
Details on what changed in the frame recall from Giant
Latest post update: 6/12/2010
http://forums.mtbr.com/showpost.php?p=6562217&postcount=14
Admitedly, it's not exactly a great source, but what are people's thoughts regarding such a bike? I was keen on the XTC 29er until i went and fractured my wrist (). This might be more within my timeframe with any luck!
Think it could muster up against some of the XC oriented 29ers currently on offer - Tallboy, Jet 9(!), GF variants? I suspect if it is released, it will come in at a very competitive price against its competitors..
Additional info/pics:
Sea Otter:
BikeRadar (Pics + Article)
BikeRumor (Pics + Article)
Singletrack (Video)
Current status: Released into the wild (post recall) in Australia with fairly decent stock availability
Link to Giant's official website: Official Australian spec, geometry and price ($3500)
Rotorburn user reviews/setup
iscarr (193cm, XL) Post 1
Tegski Post 1 Post 2 (Tubeless)
Krisko Post 1 Post 2
Cornik (190cm, XL) Post 1
Jubas (187cm, L) Post 1 Post 2 Post 3 Post 4
Victor h Post 1 Post 2
Dirtdiver Post 1
Wingy Post 1
Biker Dave Post 1 (Tubeless)
Leftieant Post 1 (Tubeless) Post 2
Nath8 Post 1
Michaelg Post 1
damian_eley Post 1
mtb101Post 1
Bodin Post 1
dinosaur_mtb Post 1
Weights
Wheels
Full component list (Medium size, 6” Rotor)
Non-rotorburn reviews
Twentynineinches.com
Bike Radar
Miscellaneous
Picture of suspect weld after recall
Cracked XL seatpost/top tube crack
CARL DECKER SHREDS THE ASHLAND SUPER D (youtube)
Details on what changed in the frame recall from Giant
Latest post update: 6/12/2010
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