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New bike advice

Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 11:12 pm
by MarkW
I'm searching for a new bike for bikepacking. I'm looking for a 29er hardtail/rigid with boost compatibility with enough clearance for b+. Owing to the fact I already have a set of b+ on a full sus bicycle. I'll be able to swap the wheelsets between the 2 bikes giving me 4 possible setups. More space in the garage and less explaining n+1 to my wife!

It seems all the boost frames out there come with plus wheels though. I don't mind building it up myself if need be.

Any suggestions/advice please?

Re: New bike advice

Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2016 11:55 pm
by MuddyPete
Loads of choice here:
http://www.bikepacking.com/bikes/plus-bikes/
The 2017 Surly Karate Monkey 27.5+ seems the most versatile. I haven't ridden one, though.

Re: New bike advice

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 11:47 am
by stevenshand
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We can supply our Hoolie with either 650B+ or 29er wheels (although we sell it as B+ normally). It's Boost.

http://www.shandcycles.com/bikes/hoolie/

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Re: New bike advice

Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 2:15 pm
by MarkW
Thanks both. Steve, I do love the look of the hoolie. Its at the top of my list thus far. In fact I emailed you to ask about 29 the other day.

Re: New bike advice

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2016 11:34 pm
by redefined_cycles
stevenshand wrote:<blatant-ad>

We can supply our Hoolie with either 650B+ or 29er wheels (although we sell it as B+ normally). It's Boost.

http://www.shandcycles.com/bikes/hoolie/

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Mighty fine and capable looking bike that there...