Thread: STOP THE PRESSES - kidwoo will ride a 29er- Transition Bandit 29er

I've now received official clearance that kidwoo has resolved professional contractual obligations to guest-review a Transition Bandit 29er with me. IMO this is almost as momentous an occasion as tailing the GSA down A-line!

kidwoo please contact me to let me know what carbon rims you want on the Bandit 29er and what shade of components you desire to fit your current riding regalia.

This will be part of MTBR's shootout of the Transition Bandit 26 vs the Transition Bandit 29er.

Hugs and kisses.

What about 650b? I thought that was the new future.

The review must include dirtjumping... everyone wants to know how 29ers handle that.

Originally Posted by jm2e

What about 650b? I thought that was the new future.

My people are talking to his people about this and also about pennyfarthings. Kidwoo is a busy man with many competing pressures on his time.

the big question is will kidwoo shave his legs like flowtron?

Originally Posted by marshalolson

the big question is will kidwoo shave flowtron's legs?

fisked it

Good lord.

What just happened here.

Check your email.

Originally Posted by kidwoo

Good lord.

What just happened here.

You apparently gained 3".

Reality just cracked!

Braved the border to return the test Transition Bandit and get a Bandit 29er. Stock build kit just to keep it honest except for Ardent 2.4 rear (replacing the 2.2). No Reverb Comes in at 32lbs. My own Fox 34.

Planned switcheroos for later - Ritchey carbon weight weenie wheels. Maybe try some of the new Maxxis proto 29er rubber. Chromag seat and Raceface seatpost with some layback to get the TTT to 23" or so.

Chris moves so fast building bling he's a blur





Man that's a tiny head tube (100mm)


Fini



Bandit clown wheels meets regular Bandit



Sam prepares to talk about his baby

hey lee, if you've got em both and want a good back to back test trail, I'd recommend lumpy's epic, mega tech, steep punchy climbs, tight switchbacks, and tonnes of ledgy rocks and roots!

Originally Posted by t.odd

hey lee, if you've got em both and want a good back to back test trail, I'd recommend lumpy's epic, mega tech, steep punchy climbs, tight switchbacks, and tonnes of ledgy rocks and roots!

I rode the BAndit up Happy to Nimby to Stimulus. Might do the same for the Bandit 29er and the Norco Sight both of which I have to ride this year. But I think those higher trails are still under snow and I'm kinda still stoked to ski. You should probably try this thing out at some point.

Standing by for ride reviews.

Lots of cool pictures followed by lots of boring numbers.
Like reading The Far Side followed by Kathy

Originally Posted by jm2e

Lots of cool pictures followed by lots of boring numbers.
Like reading The Far Side followed by Kathy

People geek out over the numbers though. If I don't put in numbers the keyboard riding crowd would have a conniption.

Here's a video to make it better

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/218418/

Say ain't so, Woo, say it ain't so

This, my friends, is what the Mayans were talking about when predicting the 2012 end of the world.

Bandit 29er - Permberton BC

Some early season Fromme rides

I know it's the lens, but that thing looks huge!

Originally Posted by t.odd

I know it's the lens, but that thing looks huge!

I thought it was cool vignette so will probably keep it in. It just looks effing hilarious. Next round - dorps to falt on the Bandit and gap-casing

Originally Posted by LeeLau

I thought it was cool vignette so will probably keep it in. It just looks effing hilarious. Next round - dorps to falt on the Bandit and gap-casing

whatever, it's the new proto 36'er front wheel, hipster

I take it the front wheel/toe overlap closeness is exaggerated by the lens too?