I've got my search for 29er hardtails down to 3 options for a sub $1,000 bike- any opinions welcome. I'm currently riding a ten year old entry level hardtail 26" REI Novarra bike with Deore components. Looking to ride mostly fire roads in Marin County open space.
Fezzari Wasatch Peak $919
Wasatch Peak 29er Twenty Niner MTB Tech Specs | Fezzari Bikes®
Diamondback Overdrive Comp $899
Diamondback Overdrive Comp 29er Mountain Bike - 2014 Performance Exclusive - 29er Mountain Bikes
REI Novarra Ponderosa $800 w/ 20% off
Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2014 at REI.com
I like the idea of the custom fit with Fezzari, the free tuneups offered by Performance (which I've read are so-so), and the cheap price/good components by REI.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Mike
San Rafael, CA
Fezzari Wasatch Peak $919
Wasatch Peak 29er Twenty Niner MTB Tech Specs | Fezzari Bikes®
Diamondback Overdrive Comp $899
Diamondback Overdrive Comp 29er Mountain Bike - 2014 Performance Exclusive - 29er Mountain Bikes
REI Novarra Ponderosa $800 w/ 20% off
Novara Ponderosa 29er Bike - 2014 at REI.com
I like the idea of the custom fit with Fezzari, the free tuneups offered by Performance (which I've read are so-so), and the cheap price/good components by REI.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Mike
San Rafael, CA