Fantom 29 for XC racing?

[ncmtnbiker1]

Anyone using their Fantom 29 for xc racing? I have one that I've been upgrading (Recon Gold fork, tires, wheels) and am thinking about using it to do a few 6hr races.

[ProfGumby]

Why not? 6hour races are more (obviously) about endurance and I would contend, the bike being durable.

[zarr]

Anyone using their Fantom 29 for xc racing? I have one that I've been upgrading (Recon Gold fork, tires, wheels) and am thinking about using it to do a few 6hr races.

What year is your Fantom29? I got a 2008 model frame. (it's black). I also have a Performance Access XCL 9r frame.The Access is lighter...if you are concerned about weight,and have $180 or so to spend...I would suggest the Access frame.
...just a suggestion.

[ncmtnbiker1]

What year is your Fantom29? I got a 2008 model frame. (it's black). I also have a Performance Access XCL 9r frame.The Access is lighter...if you are concerned about weight,and have $180 or so to spend...I would suggest the Access frame.
...just a suggestion.

I'll check into that frame...thanks.

[zarr]

I'll check into that frame...thanks.

If you get one, get rid of the cheapo zero stack headset and seatpost collar that come with it,Performance sells a better collar cheap and the spare derailleur hanger is only 10 bucks,
Forté Quick Release Seatpost Collar - Mountain Bike Seatposts

Forté Seatpost Collar - Mountain Bike Seatposts
(I like the non quick release one better)-it's cheaper too.The silver "barrel" helps the collar to distribute the clamping forces correctly.This is especially important when using carbon seatposts...which require assembly paste like Tacx also.You need a 1 3/8 size with the Access frame.And ebay has some good cheap zerostack headsets like this one.
WTB Team Internal Cartridge Bearing Headset 11/8" NIB! | eBay

Here's the der hanger
Derailleur Hanger for Access XCL and XCL 29er Frames -

This frame along with the Sette Razzo are "sleepers". A lot of people will miss out because the Access is a house brand frame, not a Niner.LOL
...but if you ever see one, you'll say it could easily be a big brand frame,Real easily.

[DannyHuynh]

i got my dad a 2010 fantom29. its pretty quick. it seems sturdy enough when i try to put it through its paces. im sure it would be a fine race bike with the right components.