With the widespread adoption of the 29er, the growing debate of 29er vs. 26er mtb’s is hot amongst riding groups. The options are wider than ever, but the bottom line is “which one is right for me”?
Muddymoles
XC, Freeride and Downhill mountain biking in the Mole Valley, Surrey Hills (including Leith, Pitch and Holmbury Hills) and beyond
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On-One carbon 456
Read about Mark’s new carbon On-One Inbred 456 – a stealthy and versatile trail tamer Read the rest…
Santa Cruz Carbon Tallboy 29er review
Lloyd’s new Santa Cruz Tallboy from Pedal and Spoke in Peaslake breaks cover in the Surrey Hills Read the rest…
Review – Kona Big Unit 29er – the Build & 1st ride
A Scandium Kona Big Unit 29er hardtail with sliding dropouts finds its way into Dave’s revolving bike collection Read the rest…
Salsa Spearfish – Build and first ride review
A review of the Salsa Spearfish, the latest full-sus 29er for Dave Read the rest…
Pipedream Sirius – Project Red
A cheap eBay purchase nets a rather fine Sirius Pipedream frame and the chance of a bit of customisation into Project Red!
Specialized Stumpjumper M2 1999
This is JohnR’s Stumpjumper which he uses to great effect, mainly on the climbs!
Intense Spider 29er – First ride
First impressions of the Intense Spider 29er, a 4 inch travel bike from the champions of VPP suspension and 29 inch wheels. Quite a combination.
On-One Inbred 29er (slot dropout) singlespeed
My On-One 29er was the first of the batch that On-One sold as complete bikes at the end of 2007
Orange Five custom (Dave’s 5!)
Based on a custom Red with sparkle lacquer frame my Five is made from a mixture of old and new bits.
On One Inbred 456 in New Blue
This was a bit of an impulse purchase and the frame replaced a 456 in “That Blue” but bought mainly because the cable routing was under the top tube as opposed to on top.
Ridley Excalibur – Off-topic?
A breakdown of Tony’s Ridley Excalibur Carbon road bike
Clockwork Orange 2007 – shades at the ready
A full rundown of Tony’s 2007 Clockwork Orange, number 102 of 200. So, limited edition then!
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Linkage
MTB links in Surrey - homepage
- Cycleworks
- Diary Of A Mountain Biker
- Head for the Hills
- Hurtwood Control Trust
- Mole Valley Cycling Forum
- Redlands trails
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