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My inseam is 32" and when standing just in front of the seat easily the ground to top of tube height is 30". Perfect for me. My (Old 26 is 28-1/2"). The seatpost is too brief for me, it's 9-7/8" long and I require a minimum of 13-3/4" for marketing uphill.

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So for going downhill, this seat height would be rather acceptable. However, I do go both uphill and downhill as well. Now for the riding. It trips well.  mongoose impasse mountain bike 29 inch review  make riding on rough surface areas easier. Riding through grassy fields, the woods routes, gravel roadways, is easier than with my Old 26" wheel mtb.

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The bike is not too heavy, particularly considering it's size. Approximately 47 pounds, versues 46-52 lbs for the competion. A few of the expense distinction of expensive bikes in keeping the weight down around 36-38 pounds is using more expensive parts like carbon fiber, better aluminum, etc. Ride this or any bike for a month or two, loose 10-15 lbs and save yourself some cash, not to mention, BETTER HEALTH.

The brake levers are aluminum and plastic, as are the SRAM shifters. common of bikes in this price range. A pre-planned upgrade to Shimano EF-51 Shifter/Brake Lever Combo (3 x 7 Speed) for $26 will make the bike perform closer to that $500 rate range bike. Once again, this is not a MUST upgrade, I have actually used the SRAM Sure, Grip Max shifters for several years with success.

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To have the shifters and brake levers in combination must maximize the handlebar space too and make it look (BE) more like that $500 bike. People have actually complained about where to install a water bottle holder. If you look at any other PURE mountain bicycle, a lot of do NOT have a place for water bottles.

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The bike uses all metric fasteners so a compact, take it with you, tool set like the ones made by Topeak would be a smart decision/purchase to have for ANY bike owner. With another $250 or so upgrades mentioned, this bike will quickly be right up there with a $1000 bike.