mid travel 29er suggestions

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komdotkom said:
Do you reckon a sub 13kg Ripley AF is possible?
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They advertise it as 13.05kg compete, presume that is a small or medium frame. So could definetly get it around 13kg or less. Such a good value trail bike, for the same price as most carbon frames you get a whole bike! They are going to sell lots of these.
 
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just for interests sake . Nuke Proof Reactor must be back in stock as Chainreaction is emailing in
...increasingly strident fashion . " last chance , don't miss out , back in stock , limited stock "
 
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shiny said:
They advertise it as 13.05kg compete, presume that is a small or medium frame. So could definetly get it around 13kg or less. Such a good value trail bike, for the same price as most carbon frames you get a whole bike! They are going to sell lots of these.
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They seem like a pretty good option, I wonder if we'll even get stock here.
 
droenn

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ForkinGreat said:
@dirtdad you could probably add a Kona process 153 to the list. I think a few people here on RB have one or have ridden one.
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I think the 134 is more in the mid-travel range, but the 153 can be an ok trail bike. I suspect the newer ones with updated suspension design are more pedal friendly than the 153 I had - it was great fun but wasn't an allrounder. Probably 29ers are a different beast again.

Kona is just not good value for the spec you get. Not sure if you can get a frame only deal, the 134 could be a great bike.

Norco Optic come as frames only, that could be a good option too, bit shorter travel but looks pretty versatile.
 
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droenn said:
I think the 134 is more in the mid-travel range, but the 153 can be an ok trail bike. I suspect the newer ones with updated suspension design are more pedal friendly than the 153 I had - it was great fun but wasn't an allrounder. Probably 29ers are a different beast again.

Kona is just not good value for the spec you get. Not sure if you can get a frame only deal, the 134 could be a great bike.

Norco Optic come as frames only, that could be a good option too, bit shorter travel but looks pretty versatile.
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The new suspension design is miles better for pedaling, still think a 153/160mm bike is too much for 'mid-travel'.
Will also second the horrible value for money they now present.
 
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droenn said:
Norco Optic come as frames only, that could be a good option too, bit shorter travel but looks pretty versatile.
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I'm thinking about selling my 2020 Optic, it's pretty good but I've got the new bike itch. Will sell as a frameset
 
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Litenbror said:
So going to hijack the thread a bit. Feeling a bit spendy and have been looking for a cheap trail bike to compliment the Waltly. Had a look at Jenson after @Minlak linked the Troy. Wondering what people's thoughts at on the Devinci Troy $2990 delivered and the Marin Rift zone 2 $2290 delivered. Components don't bother me to much since I'll change most of them so really interested in the frame, suspension design mostly.

Devinci Troy Deore2s Bike 2021 | Jenson USA

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Marin Rift Zone 2 Bike 2022 | Jenson USA

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Probably a bit too late, but the Devinci and it's split pivot is an excellent pedalling platform. I run the Django fully open for everything and love it.
The Troy IMO would be an excellent bike for most local trails.
 
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ForkinGreat said:

VIC - Banshee Prime L

Item: Banshee Prime V2 Large Location: Melbourne Item Condition: See pics Reason for selling: Don't use Price and price conditions: $2500 Extra Info: Parts in red bought new late 2018 / 19. Approx 500km. Rest of parts from spares. Seat has crash damage from another bike. Can replace with used...
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It’s in the trading section here too
 
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