Possible WTB: 29er or AMish hardtail
Convince me that 29ers are teh gheysuck. I have a 6" FS bike and a DH bike. Looking for something for XC riding out my backdoor. Boise is a lot of ups and downs and it's really built for the spando crowd-not that technical, smooth, small ring climbs and big ring decents.
I know that leads to a 29er which I'm considering. If I went that way, I want XT or X9 level bits, mediumish or 19ish frame. Hardtail with front suspension would be cool
Or, I build something like a Trans Am because I think XC around here is closer to road riding than anything and I have to rebel.
Give me opinions and options to buy. I'm trying to keep the cost a little lower than normal...it would be one of many bikes hanging in the shed.