The PRO29 comes with Lynskey’s titanium seat post, while gently curved seatstays and chainstays allow for good heel clearance in the compact rear triangle.
James E. Rickman
Horizontal sliders mean the drive-side derailleur hanger can be swapped for a dropout to convert the PRO29 from geared to singlespeed with relative ease.
bike suitable for most riders, but the PRO29, like other Lynskey models, can be fully customized, from size and geometry to finishing and paint colors. What is fun about the Houseblend option is the ability to have the PRO29 outfitted in probably any component build you can imagine. For my test bike, I selected a simpleton’s within-reason, weight-weenie race build. It included Race Face Next carbon cranks and bottom bracket; SRAM X-9 and X-0 front and rear derailleurs with X-0 twist shifters; Avid Elixir disc brakes; Industry Nine hubs and spokes built onto Stan’s ZTR Arch 29er rims; a Chris King headset; the Reba fork; Ritchey carbon handlebars; a Thompson stem; and a WTB Rocket V titanium (what else?) saddle. Each component did its job flawlessly and added to the worry-free, speedy ride routine that I became accustomed to during the test period. Of note: If I get tired of riding the bike geared, the PRO29 easily can be converted to a singlespeed, thanks to horizontal slider derailleur hangers and dropouts (which can also be manipulated if riders wish to increase the effective chainstay length—something I didn’t try). 94
James E. Rickman
After riding the Lynskey Houseblend PRO29 in varied conditions on smooth and technical trails for an appreciable portion of my ride season, I have a newfound appreciation for a bike that is created for a single, bold purpose—and actually lives up to that purpose. The Lynskey Houseblend PRO29 may corrupt the way you think about bikes, but don’t condemn it to a hemlock milkshake; just ride it like hell and remain true to your nature. –J. Rickman