29″ Mountain Bikes

Hardtails

Giant Talon 29er 0
$1,099

With its responsive aluminum frame, fast-rolling 29″ wheels and accessible pricing, the Talon 29er 0 is a great choice for anyone looking to get into XC trail riding. A savvy selection of SRA M and Shimano components work well together, while the Rock Shox XC30 fork with its 100 mm of travel ensures riders can maintain speed on rough terrain.

 

OpenCycle Hardtail 0-1.0
$6,500

This small boutique brand’s first bike features carbon-fibre technology and construction techniques that are usually only found on bikes from larger manufacturers. Much of this innovation must be attributed to the vision of OpenCycle co-founder Gerard Vroomen, who was also a founder at Cervélo. The frame has internal cable routing for almost any possible mechanical, electric or hydraulic setup. The bike showcases similar versatility at the bottom bracket by using the almost all-standards compatible BBright system. Vroomen had the tubes shaped for optimal power transfer without carrying any unnecessary weight. The component mix is a very rational mix from Magura, SRA M and Rotor.

 

Scott Scale 910
$3,700

Scott’s 29″ carbon-fibre frame delivers race-ready performance at a fraction of the cost of most top-end race bikes. The frame offers exceptionally balanced handling without beating up the rider during more challenging trail sections. Scott specs the race-proven Shimano XT group. Fox’s smooth-riding 32 Float 29 Factory CTD Air fork with 100 mm of travel offers precise steering and control.

Full-Suspension

Felt Edict Nine
$6,250

A lightweight carbon-fibre frame, 100 mm of travel and Shimano’s race-proven XT group ensure the Edict Nine 1 is at the front of the pack during XC racing. Felt uses a Fox 32 Float 29 CTD FIT Taper fork with 15 mm thru-axle dropouts for precise steering on difficult terrain. WT B supplies the Frequency TCS Cross Country wheelset.

Cannondale Scalpel 29er Carbon
$7,700

The Scalpel 29er Carbon 1 is a top choice for XC racing. It has crisp handling, a lightweight frame and a precise-steering Lefty fork. SRA M’s XO 2×10 provides consistent shifting during the heat of competition, while Avid’s XO Carbon disc brakes with a 180-mm-diameter front and a 160-mm-diameter rear rotor help scrub speed. The carbon-fibre masters at Reynolds supply the fast rolling Carbon 29er wheelset.

 

Rocky Mountain Element 970 RSL
$5,200

Built around Rocky’s lightweight carbon-fibre frame, the Element 970 RSL is an agile XC and endurance-racing bike. A 142×12-mm rear thru-axle, proprietary Angular Bushing Concept pivots and a press-fit BB92 bottom bracket ensure plenty of lateral stiffness when barrelling down the trails. A combination of Shimano’s XT/XTR components, Race Face Turbine crank and DT Swiss wheels provide smooth performance. The 2×10 drivetrain reduces weight and simplifies shifting. Front-end control comes from the very capable Fox 32 Float 29 100 FIT Dual Remote CTD fork that allows riders to choose between three settings: climbing, trail and descending.

 

Orbea Occam29 S30
$6,599

The Occam29 S30 is best suited for XC and marathon racing. Its lightweight carbon-fibre frame and fast-rolling 29″ wheels are well-suited to all types of terrain. The frame’s unique rear axle pivot ensures the suspension remains active even under hard braking. A mix of Shimano and SRA M components make up the drivetrain while braking duties are handled by Formula T1S discs.