29er Cockpit setup

[Eldron]

I had to run a 20mm longer stem, inverted and with flat bars. but with some stem spacers, couldnt go too low.

 

This on my S-works SJ HT 29er...

 

The short stem and low position made the steering overly sharp and the front wanted to tuck at low speeds/ past a certain angle. i learned this the hard way...over and over!

 

That sounds about right.

 

Eldron's opinion when moving from 26 to 29:

Keep the same stem but invert it (this depends on top tube length of the two bikes of course course). I went 1cm shorter when moving to my 29er because the bike was 1cm longer in effective top tube length.

Change seat pillar from set back to zero set back.

 

Enjoy!

 

Some other random tips for new users:

Drop a gear when exiting tight corners to ease up the acceleration.

Don't be afraid to lean more - the extra grip will keep you upright.

Slam the downhills - 29ers eat up descents for breakfast.

 

Enjoy!

[RaeTrewBrowne]

Hi Monark

 

Don't listen to the dickwads!!

 

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/VW-Racing/dickwad-theory_2.jpg

 

I wrestled with the same issue when I got my 29er, with the wheel diameter being bigger it makes sense more leverage will be needed for a faster steering response. I eventually settled on a 80mm stem with a 660mm riser bar and I have thoroughly enjoyed the set-up! I am riding the Momsen that they tested in the shootout.

 

Hope you come right!

[Eldron]

I wrestled with the same issue when I got my 29er, with the wheel diameter being bigger it makes sense more leverage will be needed for a faster steering response. I eventually settled on a 80mm stem with a 660mm riser bar and I have thoroughly enjoyed the set-up! I am riding the Momsen that they tested in the shootout.

 

Hope you come right!

 

Both bars work - I have a flat bar on my XC race bike to get into that racy low tuck position and I have a riser on my rigid steel single for a bit of fun and a wider bar for wrenching the bike up steep hills.

 

Depends on the user - if you want low and racy then flat bar - if you prefer a bit of comfort then riser.

[nigelhicks]

@ Monark ... ALL the 29ers i have tested could do with a short stem (I'd say 80mm max) with a SUPER wide bar. I know i'm a DH boy and love wide bars but it baffels me why so many people run such narrow bars. Rode one with a 710mm wide bar and i'd say to get the agility of a 26er you have to put on 750mm bars like i have on my DH bike.

 

Also either go for a flat bar or at max a riser bar with a 15mm rise. But definately go wide ... makes a BIG difference. Remember that the front of a 29er is generally slightly higher than the 26 and therefore the flatter bars will get you back into a more agressive "over-the-bars" position.

[nigelhicks]

OH ... i forgot to say ... dont go anything narrower than 710mm wide bars ... @EMOkid ... if you are playing around one day - try swop your 660mm bars for some super wides and see how it feels ... you may be plesently surprised in the tech stuff. (how you ride 660s i dont know ... hahaha - but that a DH boy talking so never mind!)

[Big H*]

Wow... some super intelligent comments here...

 

Cockpit = stem, bars, seatpost, seat

 

I am wondering why the reviewers kept on commenting negatively to bikes that had riser bars...

 

If you have nothing of value to add then dont add anything.

 

Go and look at the poll here https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/103345-use-of-the-term-cockpit-for-bicycles/page__st__60__gopid__1404960#entry1404960 , then come back and apologize.