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I personally think it's a bit overpriced and that you'd have more fun on a newer bike with "modern" geometry. I think you could find something newer for roughly the same cost if you keep looking.

 

I appreciate the info. I am all new to this so not real sure what to even be looking for. Completely ignorant to it all. Feel free to laugh at me, I have thick skin. lol. What about something like the post I made before with that 2017 Giant reign 2?

 

Or one of these?
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2666150/
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2658246/

 

I've been playing the bike shuffle game in my head too. I currently have a Transition Scout and have never had a 29er. I think the Scout is a decent do-everything bike, but if I were going to up the quiver to two bikes, I'm not sure what I'd do. Not sure if I'd rather get something like a Ripley/Smuggler/Sight or a Ripmo/Sentinel/Sight. The Scout's travel fits my needs pretty well, but a 29er would probably make more sense for the area I ride the most (something like a Ripley). But my favorite stuff is fast steep and techy so a bigger travel 29er would make more sense there. The Scout does both well but isn't really designed for one in particular. Too heavy/burly to be an ideal all day XC bike and not as much travel as you'd normally see for a park bike or something. I'm never unhappy on the Scout, just kind of itching to try a 29er finally now that the geos are so dialed.

 

When it comes to two-bike quivers for 99% of the people out there, I always recommend having one full suspension "Trail bike" with mid-range travel -- either 27.5 or 29er -- and one 29er hardtail for all of the pure XC goodness.

I think a lot of people get wrapped up in the latest and greatest downhill beasts seen on Pinkbike (not necessarily you, but many), and then somehow forget all the fun they once had on a hardtail. So, in all honesty, I'd probably recommend keeping your awesome Scout and adding a 29er hardtail to the mix before buying anything else -- possibly even singlespeed (unless you're a beta? ). You would then have decent choices based on the actual terrain for every ride, rather than two bikes that serve essentially the same function or niche.

You could always swap the Scout for a 29er full squish later if the itch doesn't go away.

Then again, you're in the PNW, so your use cases are likely very different than what we have on the East Coast. Everything I just wrote may be complete rubbish for those who actually live IN the mountains where hardtails could be almost useless...

 

That first one (2020) is decent, but make sure it's not stolen..

check this one out, as well:
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2804338/

 

I spent a good 3-4 years on an "AM hardtail" so I know what that's all about, though it wasn't a 29er. Probably not a terrible option, but there's not much smooth flowy XC here. And I remember the big days in the saddle being super uncomfortable compared to a FS. There is rolly singletrack but enough big roots and shit you can't really just pedal through seated on a HT. And event the flat areas have climbs steep enough there's no way I'd consider a singlespeed. Realistically a shortish travel 29er would make more sense for me probably as a do-everything bike. When I bought the Scout I was coming off a long line of 26" bikes and I was worried about losing the playfulness they had. I HEAR that the new breed 29ers can be playful, poppy, and fun but I'd need to demo first before believing the hype.

 

I think that Stumpjumper is cheaper at a dealer ($2010 vs $2100). Maybe it's sold out everywhere and dealers don't have any to sell. It's probably not a bad bike to start out with and see if you really like riding.

 

I would offer him around $1600-$1700 for it.

 

There is this trek or a 2016 stumpjumper for much less. Probably get it closer to a $1000 for the stumpjumper.
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2697515/
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2658246/

 

Between those two, I'd pick the Trek. Without looking up the specifics for each bike, the Trek potentially has newer geometry and more modern components.

 

Hey quick question for all of you cyclists: how many of you strength/resistance train in addition to your bike riding?

 

My Django is a playful little demon. It's set up pretty aggressive too, can easily drop a couple pounds off it.
I grew up on hardtails, then a couple of years ago I thought I'd revisit that origin. Bought a steel Ragley BigWig. Rode it in 27.5+ config for a few weeks, then decided that I have no need to that kind of knee battering. I replaced it with a short travel Django, no regrets at all. Takes the sting out of the hits, and can give me all the efficiency I could ever want/need. Riding out here in the Rockies means, you guessed it, rocky terrain. A hardtail on these trails just means a battering. I'm too old for that shit.

 

Agreed. Living in SLC you can thrive with a new breed enduro and a XC hardtail. My Sentinel/Stache combo is probably my ideal setup Ive found so far.

Speaking of Stache...my whole body hurts after today's birthday ride. Anything that wasn't punchy uphill was less steep and full of big ass rocks amd roots. But the downhill though... tasty as tasty can be!


Im whipped, but nothing a beer and a steak cant fix!

 

I do. Mainly because my schedule doesn’t allow as much regular saddle time as I’d like, but also because I enjoy it.

You looking for details or just general inquiry?

 

Just a general inquiry. I'm starting a "professional" instagram, that focuses on strength training, but i'd like to incorporate my riding/skiing and exercises that could help cyclists, MTBers, and skiers, since I am all of those things. So I'm wondering how many people in here incorporate some kind of strength training, and if that's something that might interest people.

 

I’d be an interested party. I’m pretty well versed/knowledgeable in programming for my needs, but I’m always open to additional resources to learn more.

 

I don't. Mainly because I cant stand gyms or home workouts. I can see where I might benefit, but Im 7 minutes from a fantastic trail network and prefer to just grind out miles in between scenic epics.

 

I have a short loop I do, and i generally push for time and the rest figures itself out. Do a 38 minute loop in 31 minutes and you feel like you may die of an anaerobic heart attack just before your core and legs give out.

 

I’d follow. The most I do is body weight stuff. I’ve considered trying to build a home gym but I’m running low on space haha. My shop space is also my office and gym haha