The expat cyclist Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) Just two posts and you are already starting crap? Nee man! Edited May 15, 2011 by MJ loves MTB
Christie Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 There are 5 options to choose from: HT 26"Dual 26"HT 29"Dual 29"hybrid 26/29
The expat cyclist Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) Ok, I will humour you. The best bike is the bike that has been set up perfectly for you. And again it will be horses for courses. At Babba's lodge here in Gauteng, you can win on a rigid!!! But at Sabie a FS will make you faster! Back to XC - in PMB during the world champs, (ja man ek bedoel the world cup event - Thanks WW) a HT was good enough and a FS a bit too much. In fact, a 26" HT was good enough for the course! Edited May 15, 2011 by MJ loves MTB
Weight Weenie Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 MJ PMB was a XCO World Cup, World Champs is only later in the season
Stevief Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 If you 30 years old and younger get a HT if you an old fart like me 40 plus get a DS if between 30-40 its your call
FLYIT Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 MY PERSONAL OPINION WOULD BE A NICE RIDGID HARDTAIL THEY ARE RESPONSIVE ,LIGHT AND ALL THE POWER GOES STRAIGHT TO THE WHEEL ,I THINK THE ONLY FS OPTION FOR ME WOULD BE A CANNONDALE SCALPEL THAT WAS IF THE BUDGET WOULD ALLOW.
jarek.pski Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Just two posts and you are already starting crap? Nee man! Hey... at least he didn't start another 26" Vs 29" thread
Skaap Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) this thread is so 2009.... I have both 26 HT and 26 DS i use the correct bike for the spesific race... Edited May 16, 2011 by Skaap
dirtrider Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) But is he looking at a XC , AM , FR or DH bike ? Sorry I see it will definitly me XC . Then I can only recommend you get a Morewood . Edited May 16, 2011 by dirt-rider
Just Keep Pedaling Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 For long rides (say over 40km) go for a DS. The comfort will pay dividends. DS is often faster on descents with bumps.
hayleyearth Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 (edited) DS - without a doubt!Life is good on my DS, won't survive with something else - go for the 'lock-out' option that Scott provides... ...you can lockout front and back or front or back and it is with a simple lever on your handle bars! This is awesome - best of both worlds! (This is of course the short quick answer) Edited May 16, 2011 by hayleyearth
Sawdust Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 How old are you Kevin and how much do you want to spend on a bike?
Vetseun Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Take it from somebody who has done both. Started on a superlight hardtail, then I saw the light and put my ass on a dual. Will never ever ride a ht again.
Hairy Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Choose any bike from the Morewood range As per most of the posts above more info would be useful. Another consideration. Would you do long distance marathons and what is your cycling history?
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