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Recommend a 29er XC hardtail that can be had used <$1000±?
I'm going to be looking for an aggressive 29er XC hardtail. What are some good models and makes that can be had used for around $1000? Any really good frames hidden under sub par parts?
I'd like to stick at least close to this budget and am not opposed to building one from the frame up.
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Is the budget for a complete?
Frame material? |
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Specialized Crave/Carve/Chisel
All would fit. |
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It would be nice if it were complete... I have a Ridley X-Fire 'cross bike in Campy chorus I built for that price range... Should be able to do a XC bike for that... Right?
Aluminum is cool, although I've never been a fan.
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Are those all basically the same frame?
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Spend some money on a decent fork and make sure the wheels are functional. I don't find aluminum to be too big a deal on a HT, though I kinda have preferred the ride of the steel HTs I've had. The big tires will mute a lot of the chattery feel, and you can typically get into a decent alloy frame for much less than a decent steel frame. Any of the major manufacturers alloy HT frames are pretty good - the aforementioned Chisel/Crave/Carve, the Trek X-Caliber, Giant Fathom, Scott Scale, Kona Kahuna, maybe an older Santa Cruz Highball or one of Marin's current options. If you're willing to go 27.5+ and stretch your budget, this is local to you |
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Konas-canondale-spec are good places to start. That spot looks good^ 29er hardtack shouldn’t be requesting a premium. Do you want boost spacing and + size tires? If you go with a regular 29 non boost you should be able to find something. |
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So... What IS boost spacing and why would I want it? Also, do 27.5 wheels have anything over 29 for a 6'4" rider?
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I'm a 29er evangelist, I think you'll be happiest on that wheel size. Every time I ride a 27.5" bike, I seem to put my wheels in a bunch of 28" holes that 29 would have rolled right over. |
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