Budget rigid 29er
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Budget rigid 29er
This is on behalf of a mate
He wants the fully rigid 29er for bikepacking and the odd bit of trail center foolery. But his budget is £500
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Ben
He wants the fully rigid 29er for bikepacking and the odd bit of trail center foolery. But his budget is £500
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Ben
- Bearbonesnorm
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Re: Budget rigid 29er
Here you go ... there's £300 change for some rigid forks too!
http://www.fieldandtrek.com/bigfoot-29e ... ike-932241
http://www.fieldandtrek.com/bigfoot-29e ... ike-932241
May the bridges you burn light your way
Re: Budget rigid 29er
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... 3#features
http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/cannon ... 13-p209092
http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/cannon ... 13-p210895
http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/scott- ... 13-p207806
Blowing the budget I know but I love the look of this
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-cooker-29er-2013/
http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/cannon ... 13-p209092
http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/cannon ... 13-p210895
http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/scott- ... 13-p207806
Blowing the budget I know but I love the look of this
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-cooker-29er-2013/
Re: Budget rigid 29er
I built my first 29er up out of second hand bits. It was a Singular Swift and the whole lot cost me less than £500. Worth a look if you mate fancies a bit of fun sourcing and then building his own bike.
Re: Budget rigid 29er
If you know what you're doing and are prepared to take the risk, buy second hand. Do a search on ebay for "29er" but limit it to your location. When something turns up message the seller to ask if they are ok with going to look at it and haggling face to face and check that it's not stolen, proper receipts, serviced etc. etc. Some won't agree to it because of ebay scaremongering but never mind, you would't want to buy from them anyway. There are some nice bikes turning up at this time of year, particularly the barely used ones bought on the bike2work scheme. Never buy sight unseen but do feel a healthy ethical glow about recycling bikes.
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Re: Budget rigid 29er
Blowing the budget by £100 but:
Boardman 29er is £849 with 10% off at the moment= £765
Get 10% off for being a member of British Cycling = £689
Get 10% off for joint SELOC Lotus club =£620
3 for 2 on accessories too, grab a cheap garmin or three while you're at it, sell what you don't need to pay for the third.
Boardman 29er is £849 with 10% off at the moment= £765
Get 10% off for being a member of British Cycling = £689
Get 10% off for joint SELOC Lotus club =£620
3 for 2 on accessories too, grab a cheap garmin or three while you're at it, sell what you don't need to pay for the third.
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Re: Budget rigid 29er
Sticking to your original request (ok rigid forks, ahem):
Charge Faucet under £500
http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/mountain- ... -2013-p181
Is he short/enough of a hardpan to handle a small single speed?
http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/mountain- ... 2013-p1346
Charge Faucet under £500
http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/mountain- ... -2013-p181
Is he short/enough of a hardpan to handle a small single speed?
http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/mountain- ... 2013-p1346
Re: Budget rigid 29er
Only takes up to 2" tyres, but the Islabikes Beinn 29 is a versatile and upgradable bike which will take rack, mudguards and disc brakes:
http://www.islabikes.co.uk/bike_pages/beinn29.html
http://www.islabikes.co.uk/bike_pages/beinn29.html
Re: Budget rigid 29er
£500 RRP at Evans. 9spd Shimano + Shimano discs. (edit, it's a Pinnacle Ramin 1, logos are a bit more 'subtle' than intended!)
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Re: Budget rigid 29er
Ooh. That looks good.....
Re: Budget rigid 29er
it really does dosnt it, nice work.
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Re: Budget rigid 29er
That Pinnacle looks pretty damn good for the cash. I've been pondering building up an Alfine rear wheel for my Inbred SS for longer, hillier trips but it wouldn't cost that much more to just buy one of these. Hmmm...
Re: Budget rigid 29er
Resurrecting this thread....
Did anyone pick up a Pinnacle Ramin...any good?
Am tempted to try one as my first foray into 29er-land.
Ta
Did anyone pick up a Pinnacle Ramin...any good?
Am tempted to try one as my first foray into 29er-land.
Ta
Re: Budget rigid 29er
Adman got one, it's very nice imo, I've pointed him to this thread so he can give you his thoughts :)
- voodoo_simon
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Re: Budget rigid 29er
Don't isla Cycles do one? Think it's with v brakes
Re: Budget rigid 29er
This one:voodoo_simon wrote:Don't isla Cycles do one? Think it's with v brakes
http://www.islabikes.co.uk/bike_pages/p ... einn29.pdf
max 2" tyres...looks more like a "hybrid" to me. (But I'm clueless )
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Re: Budget rigid 29er
That's the one, it got a positive review in singletrack a few months ago
Re: Budget rigid 29er
It also got a very positive review in "what bike" on it's release a few years ago.voodoo_simon wrote: it got a positive review in singletrack a few months ago
- rocklobstercat
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Re: Budget rigid 29er
These look good value for money:
http://www.merlincycles.com/beone-crd-c ... 65305.html
http://www.merlincycles.com/sensa-sella ... 59325.html
http://www.merlincycles.com/beone-crd-c ... 65305.html
http://www.merlincycles.com/sensa-sella ... 59325.html
Re: Budget rigid 29er
The 23" frame on this one is tempting (I'm 6'4")...but the rigid fork and 1x9 simplicity of the Ramin appealed.rocklobstercat wrote:These look good value for money:
http://www.merlincycles.com/sensa-sella ... 59325.html
Oh for simpler times...too much choice!
Re: Budget rigid 29er
For me the ramin edges it as forks at this price range are like pogo sticks and 1x9 seems like a good idea as i keep mashing front mechs for some reason.
Re: Budget rigid 29er
Really liking the look of that ramin.