It was only a matter of time...
With all the 29er Carbon "threads", how could I resist...
This list is NOT all-inclusive:
Access Carbon 29er; AXMAN Carbon 29er; Breezer Cloud 9 (LTD, Pro); Cannondale Flash Carbon 29er (1, 2, 3); Carbotech Carbon 29er; Chiru Carbon 29er; Ellsworth Enlightenment 29er; Felt Nine (LTD, Team, Elite); FRM Carbon 29er (ANAKIN, GALAXY); GFC by Trek Superfly (Elite, Base, SS); GOTOBIKE Carbon 29er, GT Carbon Zaskar 29er, Hong Fu Carbon 29er; Jamis Dakota d29 (Team, Pro); Marin Team CXR 29er; Niner Air 9 Carbon; Norco Jubei SL Carbon 29er; On-One Carbon 29er (1, 2); Orbea Alma 29er (S Team, S10, S30, S50); Scott Scale 29er (RC, Pro); Specialized Stumpjumper 29er (S-Works, S-Works SS, Expert, Expert Evo, Comp Carbon); Viner Spa FS Carbon 29"; Wholesale Carbon 29er...
I know there are others, post 'em on your lists and I will try to add them. If any details are incorrect (brand names, bicycle names, models, weights, etc.), please let me know so I can edit. Thanks.
Also, these are end result responses and rankings. For YOUR list, it may be important to YOU where the frame is made or by what company; If this is the case, the end result will be a higher or lower ranking (or not included) on YOUR list. Please post your rankings, but try not to insult others' choices and opinions with rants. Thank you, again.
For me, my rankings are based loosely on some of the following criteria: weight, aesthetics, fun factor (real or perceived) and geo considerations...I just started to warm up to HT 29ers, still learning...
For frame weight (L), the Scott Scale RC @ ~949g is currently the lightest advertised, but the FRM GALAXY and ANAKIN 29ers look like they may be lighter (80 and 85kg limit). The On-One @ ~1000g (with a weight limit, IIRC 80kg) <---now ~1100g and ~1300g (both with no rider weight limit), the Scott Scale Pro @ ~1050g, the Specialized Stumpjumper S-Works @ ~1100g, Felt Nine LTD @ ~1100g and the Cannondale Flash Carbon @ ~1170g are all fairly light, as well. Rounding out my lists' weight contenders are the Trek Superfly Elite @ ~1300g, the Niner Air 9 Carbon @ 1386g, the Orbea Alma @ ~1420g and the Breezer Cloud 9 LTD (couldn't find a weight, but "boasts" it is not the lightest, not the best sign)...
For aesthetics, the Indy Fab crowns or awesome, looking forward to IF developing a Carbon HT 29er. The lines of the Niner Air 9 Carbon are impressive as well. I like the uniqueness of the FRMs and the Orbea Alma design (and the supposed benefits of the race geometry, including the 4x4 technology). IMO, the FRMs are not only lightweight, but also sleek and stylish.
Other factors: I would like to run any of my choices with a Lefty fork, so that spec would stay constant, no matter the brand. The lifetime warranties for Cannondale, Jamis Orbea, Scott, Specialized and Trek are appealing (there are others, I'm sure)...
So, overall...the moment we've all been waiting for (not really; but, oh well, you've come this far)...
My Top 10
1. Scott 949 Scale RC 29er
2. FRM ANAKIN 29er
3. Niner Air 9 Carbon
4. Orbea Alma 29er S Team
5. Specialized Stumpjumper S-Works 29er
6. Cannondale Flash Carbon 29er 1
7. Felt Nine Limited
8. Jamis Dakota D29
9. GFC by Trek Superfly Elite
10. Breezer Cloud 9 Limited
Once Indy Fab, Ibis (Carbon Tranny 29er) and Storck come out with Carbon HT 29ers, I'm sure they will be on this list...
If you would like to post, please do. If you are looking for a debate, start your own thread. If you could care less for my posts: 1. Move Along, 2. Unsubscribe or 3. Click Ignore...YMMV...YRMV... :thumbsup:
With all the 29er Carbon "threads", how could I resist...
This list is NOT all-inclusive:
Access Carbon 29er; AXMAN Carbon 29er; Breezer Cloud 9 (LTD, Pro); Cannondale Flash Carbon 29er (1, 2, 3); Carbotech Carbon 29er; Chiru Carbon 29er; Ellsworth Enlightenment 29er; Felt Nine (LTD, Team, Elite); FRM Carbon 29er (ANAKIN, GALAXY); GFC by Trek Superfly (Elite, Base, SS); GOTOBIKE Carbon 29er, GT Carbon Zaskar 29er, Hong Fu Carbon 29er; Jamis Dakota d29 (Team, Pro); Marin Team CXR 29er; Niner Air 9 Carbon; Norco Jubei SL Carbon 29er; On-One Carbon 29er (1, 2); Orbea Alma 29er (S Team, S10, S30, S50); Scott Scale 29er (RC, Pro); Specialized Stumpjumper 29er (S-Works, S-Works SS, Expert, Expert Evo, Comp Carbon); Viner Spa FS Carbon 29"; Wholesale Carbon 29er...
I know there are others, post 'em on your lists and I will try to add them. If any details are incorrect (brand names, bicycle names, models, weights, etc.), please let me know so I can edit. Thanks.
Also, these are end result responses and rankings. For YOUR list, it may be important to YOU where the frame is made or by what company; If this is the case, the end result will be a higher or lower ranking (or not included) on YOUR list. Please post your rankings, but try not to insult others' choices and opinions with rants. Thank you, again.
For me, my rankings are based loosely on some of the following criteria: weight, aesthetics, fun factor (real or perceived) and geo considerations...I just started to warm up to HT 29ers, still learning...
For frame weight (L), the Scott Scale RC @ ~949g is currently the lightest advertised, but the FRM GALAXY and ANAKIN 29ers look like they may be lighter (80 and 85kg limit). The On-One @ ~1000g (with a weight limit, IIRC 80kg) <---now ~1100g and ~1300g (both with no rider weight limit), the Scott Scale Pro @ ~1050g, the Specialized Stumpjumper S-Works @ ~1100g, Felt Nine LTD @ ~1100g and the Cannondale Flash Carbon @ ~1170g are all fairly light, as well. Rounding out my lists' weight contenders are the Trek Superfly Elite @ ~1300g, the Niner Air 9 Carbon @ 1386g, the Orbea Alma @ ~1420g and the Breezer Cloud 9 LTD (couldn't find a weight, but "boasts" it is not the lightest, not the best sign)...
For aesthetics, the Indy Fab crowns or awesome, looking forward to IF developing a Carbon HT 29er. The lines of the Niner Air 9 Carbon are impressive as well. I like the uniqueness of the FRMs and the Orbea Alma design (and the supposed benefits of the race geometry, including the 4x4 technology). IMO, the FRMs are not only lightweight, but also sleek and stylish.
Other factors: I would like to run any of my choices with a Lefty fork, so that spec would stay constant, no matter the brand. The lifetime warranties for Cannondale, Jamis Orbea, Scott, Specialized and Trek are appealing (there are others, I'm sure)...
So, overall...the moment we've all been waiting for (not really; but, oh well, you've come this far)...
My Top 10
1. Scott 949 Scale RC 29er
2. FRM ANAKIN 29er
3. Niner Air 9 Carbon
4. Orbea Alma 29er S Team
5. Specialized Stumpjumper S-Works 29er
6. Cannondale Flash Carbon 29er 1
7. Felt Nine Limited
8. Jamis Dakota D29
9. GFC by Trek Superfly Elite
10. Breezer Cloud 9 Limited
Once Indy Fab, Ibis (Carbon Tranny 29er) and Storck come out with Carbon HT 29ers, I'm sure they will be on this list...
If you would like to post, please do. If you are looking for a debate, start your own thread. If you could care less for my posts: 1. Move Along, 2. Unsubscribe or 3. Click Ignore...YMMV...YRMV... :thumbsup: