[Neaster]

Hi Everyone, I'm new here. Looking to buy a new 29er and opinions are valued. I have a 2011 Rumblefish 2. I enjoy it but never ridden anything else, RF was first 29 and first FS. I like characteristics of 29ers, climbing, etc. I'm hoping to find more nimble / controllable bike to enjoy the downhill a bit more...and tight tight switchbacks. Will I be safe/happy with any new 29er FS just from normal tech advances over 4 years? Would hate to go over 4k, open to buying used too. Thoughts?

 

[eb1888]

Here's some fun videos testing some current bikes. Watch them all.

The Enduro tests on this site are another good source.

 

[RumbleOn]

I have a 2011 Rumblefish, I demo'd the Fuel 9.8 last weekend and it was pretty awesome. I would say the advances in the last couple of years with respect to 29ers are pronounced. On a related note, I demo'd the 650b Remedy, I was underwhelmed.

 

[IFallDown]

Cannondale scalpel 2 can't go wrong.

 

[t-ruh]

Santa cruz tallboy or tallboy lt. A carbon version starts at 4150

 

[Precab]

Second a Tallboy with sram

 

[Tan&Green]

I cannot afford your price range, but the 9niner bikes look good, have a good rep and should be within budget for you.

 

[cjsb]

In the Bible of Bike test posted above, the Specialized Camber got great reviews, but I think they had the version with the Pike, which probably makes a huge difference over the lower priced models. Still the EVO aluminum version lists for $3k and they have more affordable models, too, might be worth checking one out in your price range.

 

[Madman43]

Giant Anthem 29er!

 

[bikerbert]

+1 on the Anthem, great bikes.


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[EvanWilliams1783]

I like my fuel ex9. I was going to get a remedy but demoed one and did not feel the 27.5 was anything special