wesley_r Posted May 19, 2011 Share An open letter to all bike mag editors - A new trend in mountain bikes I'd like to bring to everyone's attention a new trend in mountain bikes: 26 inch wheels! These unusual looking bikes might not climb or roll over obstacles as well as their more common 29" counterparts, but they are generally more sprightly and nimble over technical terrain, and often cheaper! Their smaller wheel sizes also make it easier for manufacturers to build stronger rims and forks. You are likely to see these ultra-rare rigs in niche areas such as what is know as "down hill" mountain biking, or on the 3rd step of the podium at premier mountain biking events such as the Cape Epic. Unfortunately not much information is available at present - reviews and features on these bizarre 26" bikes are scarce! But, since they are not nearly as popular as their 29" cousins, the 2nd hand market is flooded with them, so go ahead and snatch one up now while they are niche and can still be had at bargain prices, before they become mainstream! Yours sincerely26" mountain bike rider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted May 19, 2011 Share Dude ... new trend???My granddad used to ride 26" wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted May 19, 2011 Share It will never take off. People don't like change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skott5 Posted May 19, 2011 Share I noted the sarcasm .. The bike mags are all full of 29er stuff at the moment. I'm also in the niche 26 inch group, but Trail / XC riding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted May 19, 2011 Share Dude ... new trend???My granddad used to ride 26" wheels But you're only 13 so your 'Grandad' is still young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted May 19, 2011 Share But you're only 13 so your 'Grandad' is still young And speaking of my granddad ...How you doing old man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtracker Posted May 19, 2011 Share Time will tell if the 29er "revolution" will suceed, so for now and possibly the far future, I will stick to my 26er. I doubt if a 29er will get a podium ever in my life time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted May 19, 2011 Share Pfff downhillers are such poofters. Full face helmets, dual suspension, long travel bikes, knee and elbow guards, super wide bars - the poor noo noos even need a bakkie to take them back to the top of their hill. No wonder they don't get big wheels* *of course this is tongue in cheek. The bit about downhillers being poofters was not** **ok it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted May 19, 2011 Share Time will tell if the 29er "revolution" will suceed, so for now and possibly the far future, I will stick to my 26er. I doubt if a 29er will get a podium ever in my life time!!! http://files.sharenator.com/1838_Listen_here_noob-s400x286-111022-580.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted May 19, 2011 Share You are likely to see these ultra-rare rigs in niche areas such as what is know as "down hill" mountain biking, or on the 3rd step of the podium at premier mountain biking events such as the Cape Epic. Didn't Multivan Merida finish 2nd? Bulls third... It's been 20 minutes and already 26ers have gone from 3rd to 2nd! The wave is coming!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtracker Posted May 19, 2011 Share http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=noob A noob or n00b is someone that lacks intellegance or common sense, most people think that noob is a word used only in the online gaming world, but in reality it is becoming an ever popular word with teenage society.A noob could be simply a level 100 running round shouting ''WTF DO I GO!?'' or someone calling someone else a noob and then getting hit with a brick, anyone can call anyone a noob, but normally they are noobs themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted May 19, 2011 Share http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=noob A noob or n00b is someone that lacks intellegance or common sense, most people think that noob is a word used only in the online gaming world, but in reality it is becoming an ever popular word with teenage society.A noob could be simply a level 100 running round shouting ''WTF DO I GO!?'' or someone calling someone else a noob and then getting hit with a brick, anyone can call anyone a noob, but normally they are noobs themselves I love edumacation. It shows how intellimagent we are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted May 19, 2011 Share And speaking of my granddad ...How you doing old man? just struggling along with my 'small wheels' as Ant calls them .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onetrackmind Posted May 19, 2011 Share An open letter to all bike mag editors - A new trend in mountain bikes I'd like to bring to everyone's attention a new trend in mountain bikes: 26 inch wheels! These unusual looking bikes might not climb or roll over obstacles as well as their more common 29" counterparts, but they are generally more sprightly and nimble over technical terrain, and often cheaper! Their smaller wheel sizes also make it easier for manufacturers to build stronger rims and forks. You are likely to see these ultra-rare rigs in niche areas such as what is know as "down hill" mountain biking, or on the 3rd step of the podium at premier mountain biking events such as the Cape Epic. Unfortunately not much information is available at present - reviews and features on these bizarre 26" bikes are scarce! But, since they are not nearly as popular as their 29" cousins, the 2nd hand market is flooded with them, so go ahead and snatch one up now while they are niche and can still be had at bargain prices, before they become mainstream! Yours sincerely26" mountain bike riderI hope the dude at Buycycling doesn't read this, he will probably think you are being serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarek.pski Posted May 19, 2011 Share I'd also be a part of that 'niche' group... 26" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Keep Pedaling Posted May 19, 2011 Share Bike mags need sample bike from manufacturers to do a review. So long as mark up on 29'er continues to be ginormous (with the fashion conscious crowd coninuteing to swallow this) no manufacturer in his right mind will ever send a bike mag a 26'er sample. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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