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Airborne B-29 2003 Hardtail


  • Average Rating: 4.5/5
  • MSRP: $ 1399.00
  • # of Reviews: 2

Product Description

Following the innovation, ingenuity, and longevity of the B-29 airship, Airborne has created the B-29 mountain bike for 2003. Based on our 2003 Lucky Strike design the B-29 uses 29” wheels for increased stability and better rolling characteristics. 29” wheels roll more easily over obstacles while longer tire contact area stays on top of mud or sand. A curved top tube allows for maximum clearance when the going gets tricky. The B-29 frame also uses Airborne’s ENIGMA seat stay yoke providing increased stiffness and additional mud clearance. Available in High Lust Polish, the B-29 is available in 3 sizes (16, 18, 20").


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User Reviews

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Joe a Racer from Chicago Area, IL, USA

Date Reviewed: October 4, 2003

Strengths:    Fits the big rider like no 26" bike can

Weaknesses:    4.2#, not cheap, not sure what those seatstays are all about

Bottom Line:   
This bike fits like no other bike I have ridden, I think it's the big wheels. I'm 6'4" and the big wheels are great! It handles just great in the tight stuff and really rolls on the flats and downhills. Not so good on the sustained climbs-it's built up at a mighty 27 pounds. But it's a classy way to run the big wheels!

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Favorite Trail:   Any

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Similar Products Used:   Titus Ti, Aerolite Ti, Specialized Stumpjumper, Marin HT

Bike Setup:   XT/LX with XTR wheels, v-brakes, White Bro's BW 1.0


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by JESSE BELLAVIE a Cross Country Rider from VICTORIA

Date Reviewed: May 23, 2003

Strengths:    IT WAS A SOLID BIKE I LOVED IT

Weaknesses:    NO WEAKNESSES EXCEPT THE FORK I GOT WITH IT WERE AN OLDER VERSION OF ROCK SHOX, INDY'S

Bottom Line:   
VERY GOOD OVER ALL BIKE I WOULD SUGGEST BUYING ONE

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Favorite Trail:   WILD9

Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $600.00

Purchased At:   BUDDIES HOUSE

Similar Products Used:   MOTOBECANE SUPERLIGHT

Bike Setup:   XT/XTR CRANKSET, ROCK SHOX INDY FORKS, ODI LOCK ON GRIPS, EASTON MONKEYLITE FLAT BARS, AXIOM ROAD GAP PEDALS, TITEC LONG STEM



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200[b]9[/b] SJ FSR 29?

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B B B B B B B Bronto Reverend 29

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Foes B-29

Not a lot of info. out there on the Foes 29r. Just curious who's got em and what their opinions are. Thanks.   Read More »

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