I rode a couple of different 29ers last summer and the geometry was so very spot-on.

Climbed well and rolled better than a 26er. I liked them very much, and they were up against the Konas; I'd have the On-One in an instant. Please.

I have seen lots of them at the 12/24hr rides.

People seem to have nothing but praise for them, simple (in the best possible way)and they do just what it says on the tin.

The 456 got rave reviews and the new Ti 29 coming up looks great with the blast graphics.

Can you really go wrong with them? I very much doubt it.

Tim

So what makes them so good ?

I have a steel frame probably similiar geometry will that be good or just retro ? 

The comments about the On-One bikes came from the riders themselves on rides, so not sure what you mean about them being beaten into submission or hate mails.

If it works for so many riders here in the UK, is there a reason why you're holding off?

As I said, simplicity of design and a geometry that feels very "right", beyond that, I can't advise you as my experience is somewhat limited and on the 29ers only.

(not on commission) Tim

The on one following does seem to resemble a religious cult with Brant at the head, his followers eagerly lapping up his every word no matter how bizarre.

His latest bike is made of plain gauge tubing, on the website it says

"We made it in plain gauge chromoly as it’s tougher in all sorts of ways - ie: dent resistance outside the pub, and impact strength too.

Does anyone actually believe that making a bike frame with plain gauge tubing is a good thing? It is clearly just a mountain bike shaped object, rather than a proper bike, like the things that can be bought in bike warehouses across the country for 75 quid.

Having said that, I am waiting for my 456 to arrive. So pass me a white robe, I want to worship at the alter of Brant.

How much travel / which forks?

In Ti? Will be interesting to hear your verdict.

Ti(m)

I keep looking on eBay, but I'm after a 29er as a 2nd / optional HT for the winter months.

Tim

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 Doing that here this sounds very much like a bike designed over the phone to hit a price point.

 mmm, see what your thinking,  not sure really though as "standard" 456's are in stock for £157.49 so I dont think its designed for a price, more like as it slacker, its going to get used and abused a bit then plain gauge makes sense, it happens to be cheeper so thats reflected in the price. They never a

ppear to mark something up as its flavour of the moment, all there pricing appears to be Cost plus margin. That said, the 456 was £200+ when it first came out I think.

Anyway,  Mine has arrived,

Its either a big desk or a small frame 

Cant decide what to get thought about the Scandal but price has gone up.