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TvH in reply to @lemonade

It looks pretty reasonable, and the forks probably work fine, but will be kinda heavy and basic. Like anything, if you know roughly what you're doing and don't need the warranty you'll get better VFM buying second hand, and at that end of the market I'd be more inclined to get a 650b+ bike with a rigid fork, ie the Marin Pine Mountain

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lemonade in reply to @TvH

The Pine Mountain was my first thought too - and I was sure I was going to go for rigid - but then I felt after trying out the trails near me, I really did benefit from suspension. It's also not any lighter. Was then looking at the Charge Cooker 3 which is on a big discount at the mo, but people seem divided on the geo, it's also v heavy, and I don't think I need semi-fat... I think a regular hardtsil 29er is probably what I need more even if they're less cool?

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TvH in reply to @lemonade

With suspension I'd personally stick to "normal" tyres, for sure.
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Howard in reply to @lemonade

Yes - suspension makes for a more versatile ride.

29ers seem to have found their niche in XC racing. There are some 29er trail bikes but they are in the minority.

That said try it - you might like it.