For sale: a custom 29er race bike that I have been building over the past few months. It is based around a Gary Fisher Paragon 29er frame, with custom-specced parts, all of which were recently purchased new (with the exception of the seat post).

It has been off-road only once (Manly dam, 12km track) and apart from that has been my going-to-the-shops bike, so it's been ridden a total of probably 100km. It's being sold because with 3 young kids I just don't have time to ride it (and maybe to make way for the next project bike).

Over recent times there has been increased debate over size and in particular can an extra 3 inches really make a difference – I was curious and last night I lost my 29er virginity and here are my thoughts.

The Bike: Surly Karate Monkey (Chromo) with RST M29 forks (80mm), Single Speed running 32/20.

The Track: Terrey Hills - Perimeter /Long tracks (24k), muddy and at night.

This was my maiden voyage on a 29er, apart from laps of my driveway setting up the saddle.

Here is my new toy 29 inches of steel.

Damien and his 29er ready to go at Majura

leave ... ..him alone,
how is the 29er???
...
Bernd