£800, 29er with a very strong frame?

[PugwasHDJ80]

Looking to start biking again after a couple of years off- previous bike was a Marin muirwoods which I loved riding.

Have tried a couple of 29ers and really like their larger size.

BUT

Frankly I need a strong strong frame as I'm 6ft2 and a rather lady 150kg (I do run a couple if times per week, but cycling would give me a better choice in terms of low impact!).

have up to 800 quid and it will be used on a lot of rough and muddy tracks- but mostly fast stuff.

Weight of frame doesn't worry me, nor does name.

Strength of frame, reliability, value for money and excellent brakes are what I really want.

Currently leaning towards a specialized carve expert which I enjoyed the ride but not sure on the strength or bivalve fr money thing.....

Thoughts?

[anonymous-user]

have a look at Merida or Radon, pretty sure they have some well spec'd 29ers around that sort of price range.

[Fast Fuse]

I can't claim to be an expert on bikes (quite the opposite in fact!), but I'm really happy with the Cube Acid 29er I bought back in July. I weighed in at 250 pounds back then, and it's put up with me hammering around on it (most of my riding is bridle ways / woodland etc)! May be worth a look, certainly about the right price...

[matt-ITR]

Charge Cooker is worth looking at.