Fantom 29 Motobecane: The Latest "Urban Prodigy"

Late Easter night, I told everyone the first “Urban Prodigy” was ready to go. 

Now the second “Urban Prodigy” is ready to hit the road, followed closely by a third.

This second bike is also a Motobecane; it’s the Fantom 29.  Yes, that is right - a 29er just as I promised.  This is one SWEET RIDE.  It’s a 17.5” frame for those mid-sized riders. 

Here are the specs:

01 Frame	My Motobecane 29er
02 Fork	New Origin 8 29er
03 Crankset/Bottom Bracket	Bontrager Race Crank
04 Cassette/Freewheel	SRAM 950
05 Shifters	Shimano XT m750 Rapid Fire
06 Front Derailleur	Shimano XTR
07 Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT
10 Headset	Chrsi King Silver
11 Pedals	KINK TRANSITION WELLGO
12 Saddle	Bontrager Race
13 Seat Post	Bontrager Race X Carbon
14 Handlebar	Bontrager Race X Carbon
16 Stem	Bontrager Race Lite 110mm
18 Brakes	Avid BB5
19 Brake Levers	Tektro RS360A
Tires	Schwalbe Big Apple
Wheels	Bontrager Race Lite

As you can see, there’s no skimping here. Most parts are OEM. I took this bike for a test ride on the county road behind Craig’s shop and I didn’t want to come back. With the Big Apple’s you don’t miss the shocks; these tires more then make up for that, but still roll like a street ride and they corner like they were made of glue.  I also really like the New Origin 8 : 29" Black Ops Blade Chromoly Steel fork.  It sure absorbs what little the tires miss. 

As you can see from the pics (above and below) this bike is definitely a head turner. 

Our price on this one will be $1499.00.  If you’re interested LMK.

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