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Hi all,
time for a new trail bike.
Im 196cm tall and 112kg.
Have come off a Remedy 27.5. Looking for something that could climb a bit better for longer loops, but still hold up alright on shuttle days.
Budget $4000ish.
Thinking aluminum frame (better spec than carbon counterparts).
27.5 or 29er (leaning towards 29er).
130-150mm travel.
Ideally boost front and rear.
Was tossing up between the Trek Fuel EX9 and the YT Jeffsy AL1 29er.. Convinced myself the Fuel was the go as the Jeffsy XL was more like a Trek L; and the Fuel has a boost fork (Jeffys is no boost front). Both winning points as I am a large unit. Called LBS, no Fuel EX9's available in 21.5. New Trek's being release soonish though.
So has anyone my size or similar ended up on a Jeffsy? How did you find the fit??
I know Spectrals are good bang for buck, but no boost makes me sad (FOMO :nono being a heavier dude I think boost is a good thing, aaaaaand shorter rear end.
Hit me up with other options / experiences.
Appreciate the insight!
Edit - Norco Sight C9.3.... any experiences??
time for a new trail bike.
Im 196cm tall and 112kg.
Have come off a Remedy 27.5. Looking for something that could climb a bit better for longer loops, but still hold up alright on shuttle days.
Budget $4000ish.
Thinking aluminum frame (better spec than carbon counterparts).
27.5 or 29er (leaning towards 29er).
130-150mm travel.
Ideally boost front and rear.
Was tossing up between the Trek Fuel EX9 and the YT Jeffsy AL1 29er.. Convinced myself the Fuel was the go as the Jeffsy XL was more like a Trek L; and the Fuel has a boost fork (Jeffys is no boost front). Both winning points as I am a large unit. Called LBS, no Fuel EX9's available in 21.5. New Trek's being release soonish though.
So has anyone my size or similar ended up on a Jeffsy? How did you find the fit??
I know Spectrals are good bang for buck, but no boost makes me sad (FOMO :nono being a heavier dude I think boost is a good thing, aaaaaand shorter rear end.
Hit me up with other options / experiences.
Appreciate the insight!
Edit - Norco Sight C9.3.... any experiences??
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