My new 69er.

[kdog4130]

Just got it yesterday. Last 21.5 in the Country! Need to pay for it still, so I am in agony as it is sitting in my shop, and I cannot ride it! (waiting for my tax return) I will follow with a RR as soon as I get it out!

[BFloFoxRider.]

Dood i want that bike its sick..
i've been looking at it for awhile.. and thats as close as i got to getting one

[kdog4130]

I decided to give it a try. I'm tired of getting smoked by guys on hardtails on the uphills! And I was not ready to go full 29er.

[BFloFoxRider.]

let us all know how it rides

[kdog4130]

I will for sure. I can't wait! I did change out the cheeseball non-series crankset that came on it. I usually hate flat bars as well, but on this bike it feels like home. Trek nailed the geometry down pretty good.

[tbowren]

Kdog,
Very nice choice. I have been riding my Leviathan as a 69er for about a month or 2 now and think its a great way to go. It didn't work with the Reba fork, but with the Fox it is sweet. Confidence and traction up front with speed and agility in the back.

Please let us know how you like it.

[Zippo]

sweet! definitely post up a ride report!

[Evil Chocula]

I demoed that bike at Ray's MTB Park last weekend. Not too shabby.

[slowSSer]

Originally Posted by Evil Chocula

I demoed that bike at Ray's MTB Park last weekend. Not too shabby.

OT, but did you take pics and/or post a ride report? just curious...

[Evil Chocula]

Originally Posted by slowSSer

OT, but did you take pics and/or post a ride report? just curious...

Nope, my camera died before I got there. I would post a text only RR, but I feel like people don't read 'em. Should I?

[Keith B]

Looks pretty sweet in white. last years flat copper colour was pretty grim.

[mntbiker12]

That bike looks fast - in a shaved legs, full-on lycra kinda way

[ghixon]

You're gonna love that combination. There's something about the way the 29" wheel feels up front and how fast the 26" wheel accelerates.

I'm officially jealous.....

[slowSSer]

Originally Posted by Evil Chocula

Nope, my camera died before I got there. I would post a text only RR, but I feel like people don't read 'em. Should I?

sure what the heck?

besides arent there pics on ray's website?

it's about the only reason to ever go to cleveland
the rock n roll hall of fame sure wasnt.

[foofighter]

def like this color over last years...totatlly dig it

[bighit8]

I like my bighit 46'er, if it handles as well as it does, you will be happy.

[kdog4130]

Well, In my typical impatient fashion, I could not wait for my tax return, so I did whatever possible to pay for this bike! Knowing that it was sitting at my shop...sitting. waiting for me was too much to handle! I did not have too mucn time, so I took it on a short loop near my house through Craig Regional park, along a dirt trail up to St. College and Bastanchury, and up through hillcrest park(by the Summit House rest.) All in all only 900 feet of gain, but still a good test.

I am spoiled. Having not owned a hardtail in 6 years, has actually made me a worse rider I do think. I have a long, long BMX racing background, so my bike handling is great. I missed hardtails more than I thought! The flat bar is perfect for this bike. The 120 stem is perfect as well. I thought I would have to change these things, before I could ride the bike. Not the case.

Boy do I miss climbing on a hardtail! Wayyyyyy easier! I felt like I was climbing 20 to 30% better than my full susser. Zero lost traction going uphill, seated normally.

I took some pics, and started back downhill. This bike rips corners like nobody's business. It feels very proportioned, and very well balanced. I was very impressed.

Overall, a fun ride(but too short) The bike weighed in at 26.01lbs out of the box, size 21.5. Not too shabby in my opinion. More to follow, I need to get some miles under my belt!

[J_Sims]

Congrats on getting out there on the new rig.. I was just getting ready to ask you what shop it was sitting at.. I am 6 ft 5 and a 21.5 would be right up my alley

Enjoy the new toy

[kdog4130]

Originally Posted by J_Sims

Congrats on getting out there on the new rig.. I was just getting ready to ask you what shop it was sitting at.. I am 6 ft 5 and a 21.5 would be right up my alley

Enjoy the new toy

I Manage Jax, Yorba Linda. You are more than welcome to come check it out, and give er' a ride!

[J_Sims]

Originally Posted by kdog4130

I Manage Jax, Yorba Linda. You are more than welcome to come check it out, and give er' a ride!

My stable is full at the moment

Niner ONE9
Niner RIP9
Salsa Dos 9er
Intense Socom

By the way I drink the 29er Kool aid if you can't tell

You gonna luv that bike!!! Just something about the big wheels or Wheel as it may be