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This is a little delayed since I haven't been on for quite a while - I
typically ride 20-30km and this bike is great for that distance as you would
expect. The CTD fork/shock options allow you to damp the ride for pedalling
efficiency to your taste and works well IMHO. I seldom get out of the seat to
climb on the north shore other than for technical moves - I couldn't see how
the decreased leverage pushing a 29 inch radius would not affect the climbing
effort but it climbs better than my old 26er on the same gradients, some
pretty steep. I've had some issues with the Fox Float 29 fork with the damping
cartridge and the jury is out atp - but I don't know if this is a widespread
problem - but after almost a year I am still giving this ride a big thumbs up.
May 2, 2014, 12:36 p.m. - icemant
#!markdown This is a little delayed since I haven't been on for quite a while - I typically ride 20-30km and this bike is great for that distance as you would expect. The CTD fork/shock options allow you to damp the ride for pedalling efficiency to your taste and works well IMHO. I seldom get out of the seat to climb on the north shore other than for technical moves - I couldn't see how the decreased leverage pushing a 29 inch radius would not affect the climbing effort but it climbs better than my old 26er on the same gradients, some pretty steep. I've had some issues with the Fox Float 29 fork with the damping cartridge and the jury is out atp - but I don't know if this is a widespread problem - but after almost a year I am still giving this ride a big thumbs up.