User Guide

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For 2003
This frame platform was first introduced
for the 2002 model year, and remains the
same for 2003.
Geometry
The 29er uses Genesis geometry, adapted
for the larger wheels.
Ride
The 29er is a great mountain bike for
all types of riding, but really excels in soft
conditions like sand or mud where its over-
sized wheels reduce rolling resistance. Lower
resistance means either faster speeds, less
work, or both. And the float of those big
hoops enhances control in the same condi-
tions.
Likewise, the larger wheels make for a
smooth ride, which some people compare to
suspension...only this is a hardtail, with all
the benefits of lower frame weight and no
suspension movement.
Frame details
The 29er uses Platinum series ZR9000 alu-
minum frame technology.
Full ‘top tube’ cable routing keeps the
cables out of the muck for friction free shift-
ing and braking.
Special parts
Disc brake adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210648
Seat collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211488
Derailleur hanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230026
Frame sizes
Head angle
Seat angle
Standover
Seat tube
Head tube
Eff top tube
Chainstays
BB height
Offset
Trail
Wheelbase
Standover
Seat tube
Head tube
Eff top tube
Chainstays
BB height
Offset
Trail
Wheelbase
MILLIMETERS
INCHES
15.5 17.5 19 21
70.5 71.0 71.5 71.5
74.0 74.0 73.5 73.0
695 729 757 799
394 442 479 529
80 80 90 105
590 608 628 647
440 440 440 440
292 292 292 297
42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0
87 83 80 80
1081 1094 1103 1119
27.3 28.7 29.8 31.5
15.5 17.4 18.9 20.8
3.1 3.1 3.5 4.1
23.2 23.9 24.7 25.5
17.3 17.3 17.3 17.3
11.5 11.5 11.5 11.7
1.7 1.7 1.7 1.7
3.4 3.3 3.1 3.1
42.6 43.1 43.4 44.1
29” HARDTAILS