Kiwi

Even though you need more energy to get a 29er wheel up to speed - it's not much more when you are out on the trail, because of it's size a 29er wheel is going to over rather than into everything from roots to large stones. The 26er wheel is going to lose energy every time it has to go up and over an obstacal that a 29er wheel is going to go over. So the loss of speed is less on a 29er wheel on a bumpy bit of track than on with a 26er wheel. When you look at 29er race wheels compared to 26er race wheels you can now get a reasonbly priced 29er race wheel at 1650 grams a set and a no holds bared set down to 1380. Same sort of weights as for 26ers. Tyres for 29ers 650 grams down to 500 odd grams. Next year there will be 29er race tyres in the mid 400's for 29ers. Kiwi2009-12-04 09:22:29

Hi Windbraker, We are working on costs now, waiting to hear back from shipping agents etc

4" XC 29er... Kiwi2009-12-07 01:29:23

Yeap!That's the feed back they get with that one, lock jaw levels of grinning!

That one is a full susser single speeder, quiet trick as it's hard to do a SS susser without chain growth. 3" rear and 4" front on that baby. Here's how they do it: Pivot on BB. Kiwi2009-12-07 01:36:21

Here's a glimpse of what's coming... Kiwi2009-12-07 01:31:27

For those that want to find out for themselves, here's a couple of deals to convert an existing 26er over to 29er; the packages consists of frame, forks, headset and wheels. Just swap over your components: Steel 29er Upgrade Packages starting from R7475.88 http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/images/products/Inbred-29er-Upgrade-Package-RST.jpg Aluminum 29er Upgrade Packages starting from R8521.68 http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/images/products/On-One-29%20rolling%20chassis-No-Bars.jpg

Another option is going 29er, it's like getting about 1" rear suspension to soften the bumps but you still get all the benefits of a HT. I have Scandal 29ers with a full SRAM X9 groupsets and Rock Shox Reba Team forks for R17,637 available in 16", 18", 19.5" I also have the 26er version available in 18" and 20" starting at R16,347 with a full SRAM X9 groupset Cheaper options available as well! More details here:http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/category.aspx?categoryID=231

Keywyn Ti Pedals 192 grams a pair R1154.25 http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/images/products/crmpic4.jpg Same as used by track riders. No weight limit, much larger contact area than look pedals. 3 bolt look mountings. Every part is available seperately so even if you wear out the body you can replace it. 58 grams lighter than standard Keos Planet X Superlight Stem 120 grams R254.86 http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/images/products/Planet-X-Superlight-3D-Road-Stem-medium.jpg 3D forged, stiff and light. I'll have more 80, 90 and 100mm lengths by Friday (in Customs now) Ultralight 20f Brake Calipers 224 grams a set R917.70 http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/images/products/Superlight-Calipers-1-medium.jpg Nice modulation, 39-51mm brake pad adjustment. Ball bearing pivots, power cam. Saves you at least 60 grams American Clasic 420's 1530 grams a pair R6148.31 http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/images/products/420-Aero-White-medium.jpg Good compromise rim depth (38mm) 102 kg recommended weight limit. In white or black. -250 grams off the Kysrium Elites. Kiwi2009-12-01 07:37:19

We are just confirming shipping costs, colours, seatpost and headset specs etc. XC 80 or 100mm right through to 6" AM/FR and 7" DH So we should be ready to go in a couple of days... This is a small company that offers all sorts of options right down to custom geometry if you want! Stay tuned!

If you are in the market for a 29er full suspension frame I should have some interesting news shortly; XC, AM, FR, 4X (26er and 29er) and DH frames and a trick SS full suspension 29er as well. Hand made in the US... Kiwi2009-12-01 03:31:21

Hi DustSupp, If you are still looking for 29ers we have On One Scandal 29ers (alloy) from R16,500 and On One Inbred 29ers (steel) from R14,328 http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/images/products/Inbred-29-sand-geared.jpg

Gary Fisher himself: http://clunkers.net/alan_repack1.jpg

Womans World Single Speeder Champ is also on a 29er

Willow Koerber is 5'2" (1.57 m) and only swapped to 29ers about 3 months before the Worlds in Aus and came 3rd: Kiwi2009-11-26 06:23:23

The American Classics are a good weight for the money (1650grams), got'em for R4273.58 on our website at the moment. On One will have carbon fibre 29er rims next year, they will be cheaper than whats out there at the moment that's for sure!

Availability - probably March/April for production if first samples test well and go thro as planned. Full sus is in the pipeline...

More info: The 456 gets the 11/8-1.5 steerer and Ballistic Kevlar/Carbon treatment. The 29er (Lurcher) is getting Flax/Carbon technology and has SRAM XX in mind BB92 etc? The Whippet has gone Carbon and is being refined to RACE weight? They ALL have the swap-out dropouts so are SS friendly.Kiwi2009-11-20 23:49:52