Right now I have an 08 Brodie Mettle FS 26 and it's good. I am curious about 29'er so I am looking at different options. I'd prefer a FS 29'er as I have a low back issue and I'd rather have some cushion from the worst bumps (probably use lockout/platform).
I am in Canada, and I am wondering what I could be looking at for a 29'er FS mtb. Two of my wants oppose one another. Light weight and low (lower?) price, so, I have to find out what the limits are. I am 5 foot 9 and 1/2" inches and about 175 LBS (I'm heavier now, but my mean weight is 175). I'd rather stay away from the ultra-expensive stuff. Something south of $3500, or closer to $2000 or less would be nice, but again, weight is an issue, so I have to see how much it costs to get a given weight of 29'er FS bike, consider cost all the other details and decide what is potentially right for me. If it's too expensive and not much lighter than my 26" FS then I'll look towards a 29'er hardtail with suspension seatpost.
Any suggestions?
thanks in advance for any feedback,
I am in Canada, and I am wondering what I could be looking at for a 29'er FS mtb. Two of my wants oppose one another. Light weight and low (lower?) price, so, I have to find out what the limits are. I am 5 foot 9 and 1/2" inches and about 175 LBS (I'm heavier now, but my mean weight is 175). I'd rather stay away from the ultra-expensive stuff. Something south of $3500, or closer to $2000 or less would be nice, but again, weight is an issue, so I have to see how much it costs to get a given weight of 29'er FS bike, consider cost all the other details and decide what is potentially right for me. If it's too expensive and not much lighter than my 26" FS then I'll look towards a 29'er hardtail with suspension seatpost.
Any suggestions?
thanks in advance for any feedback,