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M-091 Thru-Axle MTB Frame 29er
M-091 Thru-Axle MTB Frame 29er
Hard Riding No Problem on VeloBuild M-092
by Justin Hill
At first look this frameset looked sweet, I was very excited to get on it! It has very clean lines and internal cable routing. The build quality looked and felt excellent. I am comparing this carbon fiber 29er hardtail frame to my current aluminum 29er a trek X-caliber.
Smooth Ride
I thought the bike rode smoothly. This frame felt like an upscale SUV. It handled the bumps and roots like a boss.
I thought the bike rode smoothly. This frame felt like an upscale SUV. It handled the bumps and roots like a boss.
It was very rigid but not in a harsh way. I will say that the front fork was a 120mm travel fork compared to my 100mm travel on my trek. While the extra room was nice, it made the geometry feel more like a commuter than a race machine. That may be the feel some are going for, so if you are looking for a plush ride to tackle any terrain, then look into the 120mm travel fork. I have the stem slammed on both bikes and I am in a much more aggressive position on my Trek. Again, this was a setup note based on the fork we had on hand. I’m sure by putting a 100mm travel fork on it would feel similar.
Tight Turns
One thing I liked was the toe overlap, or lack thereof, with the front wheel. I didn’t have any trouble making sharp turns.
“After the first few miles you forget that it’s carbon”
Tough and Confident
The frame stood up to everything I could throw at it. At least everything in the terrain I have available in my local trails. Log hopping and small 1ft drops were handled easily with confidence. After the first few miles you forget that it’s carbon and I didn’t hesitate to put it through the paces. I did start to remember it was carbon when it came to the rollers and hills. It seemed to float over them and make technical sections a little smoother. It was lighter compared to my trek, but unfortunately I don’t have an official weight.
VeloBuild M-092 29er MTB
Overall
When I am in the market for a new mountain bike, I will definitely be picking one of these up. This was built with a triple chainring on the front, and while I usually ride double, and hope to be on a single soon, it shifted very well. Built up with SRAM components, I was impressed at the smooth shifts.
About the 29er Carbon Wheels
I was a little apprehensive at my first venture onto MTB carbon fiber wheels, but after the first few miles you forget, until you take it off of a drop or hit a rock. I was worried but it seemed to hold up just fine, granted I only weight 145 soaking wet. I know that feeling will go away with time, it just had to grow on me.
JustinHill Justin Hill
Justin is a 30 year old Physician’s Assistant with a sports medicine group. When not in surgery, he rides as many times a week as possible for a husband, new dad and busy professional on call at all hours.He rides with a fast training group in the tall hills north of Nashville. He is a very lean 6’2″ tall…think Andy Schleck. Justin is a climbing machine…a nice bloke and all around good guy.
Justin is a 30 year old Physician’s Assistant with a sports medicine group. When not in surgery, he rides as many times a week as possible for a husband, new dad and busy professional on call at all hours.He rides with a fast training group in the tall hills north of Nashville. He is a very lean 6’2″ tall…think Andy Schleck. Justin is a climbing machine…a nice bloke and all around good guy.
