Thinking about a 29er

Pixelpusher · **Posted:** Wed May 20, 2009 5:00 pm

b5driver wrote:

Pixelpusher wrote:

b5driver wrote:

Pixelpusher wrote:

when you are ready I have parts you may want to purchase from my old 29er build...the frame is a small though so that might not work, but I do have a Reba Race...hit me up if you want it. Its in Near New condition, I think maybe 5 rides...3 of which were road rides...

What parts do you have left over? PM me if you'd like. :cheers:

Well if he buys the Fork the only 9er specific thing I have left is the Vassago Bandersnatch...its a 16 with an ETT of 23, in Sliver, again ridden 5 times...really nice frame.

That frame's a wee bit small for me at 6'3" I would suppose, although I have talked to Mike at NOTB about building one up.

well I am asking 275 for the Reba Race...like I said its pretty much brand new...you wont be dissappointed with the Vassago, its a really nice frame, Im just not a a 29er type rider...my style needs a lot of forgiveness from my bike, and a hardtail is not the best, but man big hoops roll easy over stuff.

Phonger · **Posted:** Wed May 20, 2009 5:21 pm

Don't do it -- buying a SS 29'er will only make you feel more inadequate and you'll realize that you'll never be as fast as those single-speed beatches EMFC and Jonathan Sykes.

Come to think of it, I would love to see a single race between those two, maybe throw in Brian and Bjammin too.

02bullit · **Posted:** Wed May 20, 2009 5:29 pm

No worries..... I know that won't happen. :lol:

I really like riding my SS, perfect for here at Otay.

02bullit · **Posted:** Thu May 21, 2009 2:32 pm

EMFC wrote:

02bullit wrote:

At 499 for the Niner EMD, I don't know if there is a better frame at a cheaper price.

I do http://vassagocycles.com/bandersnatch.html

Now I know why your partial to the Vassago, Mr. Wetcat geometry! :lol:

I heard today it would be hard to get a Bandersnatch any time soon. I did see a sweet Jabberwocky though and just my size (18"). Hmmmmmmm. What you guys think?

Pixelpusher · **Posted:** Thu May 21, 2009 3:16 pm

02bullit wrote:

EMFC wrote:

02bullit wrote:

At 499 for the Niner EMD, I don't know if there is a better frame at a cheaper price.

I do http://vassagocycles.com/bandersnatch.html

Now I know why your partial to the Vassago, Mr. Wetcat geometry! :lol:

I heard today it would be hard to get a Bandersnatch any time soon. I did see a sweet Jabberwocky though and just my size (18"). Hmmmmmmm. What you guys think?

Up to you but if you ride for the fun of it, SSing is not that fun...

EMFC · **Posted:** Thu May 21, 2009 3:37 pm

Phonger wrote:

Don't do it -- buying a SS 29'er will only make you feel more inadequate and you'll realize that you'll never be as fast as those single-speed beatches EMFC and Jonathan Sykes.

Come to think of it, I would love to see a single race between those two, maybe throw in Brian and Bjammin too.

This could be interesting.

02bullit · **Posted:** Fri May 29, 2009 8:25 pm

Well I went ahead and did it, No going back now..... :twisted:

Couldn't decide on what to get. I liked EMFC's recommendation of the Bandersnatch, but alas it was not meant to be. Gonna be a long time coming to get one. Next up were the Jabber and EMD 9. Couldn't make up with my mind so went with what I was originally looking at and bought the EMD 9.
Just need to do the chain and put the stoppers on and I'm done. Will post pics and build specs later. Thanks for all the help.

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