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Description:
- Frame Construction: TIG-welded
- Rear Shock: DT Swiss SD 210 L, 1 1/8" travel
- Brake Mount: Disc or cantilever
- Rear Axle Spacing: 135mm
- Dropout Type: Vertical
- Wheel Size: 29"
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Submitted by
mattkkelley
a Cross Country Rider
from Boulder, Colorado. USA
Date Reviewed: August 8, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Hall Ranch | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$4200.00 | | Purchased At: | Dean Factory in Boul | | Strengths: | I got the new version of the Duke 29er. The shock is under the top tube instead of in the rear triangle-a much cooler looking, and according to John, a more effective design. The bike is unbelievable: beautiful welds, flawless craftmanship, superb climbing bike, far and away the best bike i've ever owned. The performance of the Duke 29er has no shortcomings period. It rides in techie terrain better than my Colonel 26er. I see no drawbacks to the 29, being a big guy at 6'4" it suits me perfectly. No need for more suspension for me being an XC rider. The design gives 2+ inches in the rear, but with the flex of the ti and the big wheels it's really all I want. Plus NO bob!
This is the third bike I've bought from Dean and each machine is superb. The quality of Dean is just as good as any ti frame I've seen out there and the price is better. My buddy had a Moots 29 YBB and my Dean rides faster, quicker and better than that slug. | | Weaknesses: | Like everyone says on this site about Dean-the wait...This is the third one I've bought from them so I knew what to expect. I ordered it in late fall and got it late spring. So I just kept my Colonel and rode that til John called and said it was ready. Bottom line: Totally worth the wait. | | Similar Products Used: | Moots YBB | | Bike Setup: | all XTR, hydraulic discs, Fox 29 fork. | | Bottom Line: | If you can handle the wait this is the best 29er FS/Softtail bike out there for the $$$. Friends have paid 5k+ for aluminum frame FS bikes, I got Ti for 4k. Great bike | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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