Kinesis FF29

[mikehowarth]

Hi all

The garage seems to be bulging at the seams with bikes at the moment, so its time for a clear out of bikes and various parts over the coming weeks.

First up is a Kinesis FF29 I bought a couple of years ago, its had limited use over the past year following a shoulder injury, I now need something with a bit more squish.

Overall the bike is in great condition, I’ve used the bike for bikepacking a few times which has led to a few rub marks around the usual areas which are reflected in the photos.

Details below:

Frame: Kinesis FF 29 Large/Orange
Fork: X Fusion Slide Two Nine
Front Wheel: Mavic TN719 + Deore Hub (Black)
Rear Wheel: Mavic TN719 + Hope Hub (Silver)
Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.1 Tubeless
Brakes: Shimano Deore
Bar : On One El Guapo Ancho with Ergon GX1
Stem: Race Face 70mm Stem
Cranks: Shimano XT
Pedals: Shimano XT
Rear Mech: Shimano XT (Clutch Mech)
Cassette: Shimano XT 11-42
Saddle: Madison Flux Saddle with Hope Seat Clamp
Seat Post: Race Face
Bottle Cage: Bontrager

Pics:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/q4yvrxtmjwsr ... rTQqa?dl=0

I’m based in Cheshire, right next to Delamere Forest.

I travel back to West Yorkshire on a regular basis so can meet along the way.

Or I’m happy to post.

Bargain price of £450.

[Teetosugars]

Mike, much as I'd love another bike, I can't..
But just seen you're still over here.
Catch up soonest and ride out please..

[mikehowarth]

Hi Nick

Funny how a 6 month contract turns in to 2 years :-/

Be great to catch up! Maybe we can try and tie a ride up with Steve soon.

All the best

Mike

[benp1]

This is a bargain. I was close to buying one of these before getting my Solaris

I'd be tempted to go for it if I didn't already have 2 29ers

[mikehowarth]

It is a bargain if I do say so myself!

I was hoping to buy a Solaris myself at the time and this popped up at a good price.

I've since collected a couple more bikes and this isn't getting anywhere the use to justify keeping it, despite it being a cracking bike.

[voodoo_simon]

^^^
I'll have to gate crash that ride! We've only been promising each other 2 years or so Mike

[Zippy]

What are your body dimensions Mike? Height mostly.
I suspect this might be a bit large for me. I'm half in the market for a 29er, maybe, I think, at this price though - it's silly to not enquire!

[Mbnut]

I am on a medium FF29.

It is about spot on for me at 5'10'' with a 31'' inside leg.

I run a 70mm stem and have approx 270mm of seat post showing.

The seat tube angle on these is 74 degrees so having a fair bit of seat post showing doesn't throw the seated position back too far.

For £450 that is a bargain but only if it fits.

[mikehowarth]

Mbnut is pretty much spot on.

I'm 5ft 11 with a 32 inch inside leg, with a lot less seat post showing.

Running a short stem the fit has been ideal for me, I've ridden a couple of 100 mile days without any niggles.

[Zippy]

hmm, balls, think it's too big for me (thought it might be).

I'm 5ft 10.5, but 30 inside leg - I can generally swap between medium and large coz of my longer upper body - but think if I'm going hardtail 29er, I'd like to be able to throw it around a bit more. I'm not really passing close to you anytime soon either to have a look.

As you were.

[mikehowarth]

SOLD via STW.

Nick & Simon - Lets ride soon!