I feel like Giant custom designed the R29 for me, that's how much I feel at home on it, but I can definitely see how others may not like it. Mine has a 160 fork though, Giant sells them stock with 170 up front now which I think takes it even further outside of where it shines. It's supposed to be their EWS bruiser but it's really more a trail rocket. For the next generation I suppose they'll bring it more in line with the expectations from an EWS rig and away from what I like about the current design.
Anyway, I'm Arrival-curious for what you don't like about it, not because I'm that fast rider you describe (I'm not) but just to know how it rides because it sounds different and interesting.
Oct. 24, 2022, 9:05 a.m. - Niels van Kampenhout
I feel like Giant custom designed the R29 for me, that's how much I feel at home on it, but I can definitely see how others may not like it. Mine has a 160 fork though, Giant sells them stock with 170 up front now which I think takes it even further outside of where it shines. It's supposed to be their EWS bruiser but it's really more a trail rocket. For the next generation I suppose they'll bring it more in line with the expectations from an EWS rig and away from what I like about the current design. Anyway, I'm Arrival-curious for what you don't like about it, not because I'm that fast rider you describe (I'm not) but just to know how it rides because it sounds different and interesting.