This Saturday, 18 February, Rutland Cycling is hosting a 29er demo day at the Fineshade Cycling trail centre.

The day will be a chance for anyone who has been stroking their chins about the whole ‘29er debate’ the chance to find out for themselves just what these bigger wheels are all about.

And what an impressive range of bikes Rutland Cycling has managed to pull together. Here’s the list of bikes that will be on offer to you. In total there should be some 70 bikes in the demo, so everyone should be catered for.

Scott

Spark Elite

Aspect

Giant

Talon 0

Anthem X1 29er

Xtc 1 29er

Xtc Comp

Yeti

Big Top

SB 69

Trek

Superfly AL

Cobia

Rumblefish

Specialized

Carve Comp

Carve Exp

Epic Comp

Camber

Whyte

829 20

29CS 18

Marin

NT17

NT19

Gavin Thompson, of the Fineshade management team, added: “The demo day will be really good fun. In addition to our own fleet of bikes, the best brands will be present to provide expert advice and answer questions.”

The small print

To demo bikes on the 18th riders will need a credit card and proof of id. For prices, reservations and for more information on the 29er demo day call Fineshade Cycling on 01780 440 899 or visit www.rutlandcycling.com

Gore Bike Wear demo

As well as testing a brand spanking new bike, Gore Bike Wear will be on hand and letting people get their new clothing all sweaty. That’s not an offer you get every often now is it? They’ll have their Windstopper Alp-X softshell and Fusion Active Shell jackets ready for you.

Bikemagic will be there

And if all that doesn’t sound good enough already, Bikemagic will be attendance. We’ll be riding some of the bikes, and interviewing demo riders to find out what you all think of 29ers. If you see us, please say hello!