scuzzy Posted July 7, 2011 Share Specialized Epic 26er vs 29er Very interesting movie clip on this endless debate, not suppose to add fuel to the fire, but I think Christoph gives a very good summary of what most of us think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0fJzRQVZPU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted July 7, 2011 Share Max and Ave HR was higher on the 29er so that means he used more energy. If you pedal faster, you will go faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelhicks Posted July 7, 2011 Share very interesting ... as you say ... a good summary of what everyone thinks ... for the consumer who does stage races and longer marathon races - 29er ... but for the shorter more explosive XC - 26er. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOSE_E Posted July 7, 2011 Share Maybe run the 29'er first and the 26'er second I think Specialized want to move 29ers. Edited July 7, 2011 by TNOSE_E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted July 7, 2011 Share My internet at work blocks the link, so I'm not sure what was said. I think i mentioned this before on the Hub. Supercycling devoted a good part of their show to the Alpen Tour, a stage race in Europe with a very strong professional presence. Something that amazed me was that 90% of the field rode 26 inch hardtails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB_Roadie Posted July 7, 2011 Share the 29er still were faster...now imagine how much faster it will be over a 50km+...every few seconds help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggies Posted July 7, 2011 Share My internet at work blocks the link, so I'm not sure what was said. I think i mentioned this before on the Hub. Supercycling devoted a good part of their show to the Alpen Tour, a stage race in Europe with a very strong professional presence. Something that amazed me was that 90% of the field rode 26 inch hardtails. 99% of that field only weigh up to 65kg! You then want a 26" HT. If you are a normal person (90kg plus) - why would you not want a 29" Dual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted July 7, 2011 Share Because the World Champ Says so.... The End. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squier Posted July 7, 2011 Share There you have it... Horses for courses. How many times have this been said, but now the world champ said it! For the 3 XC riders left in the country - 26ers, but for the rest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inusc Posted July 7, 2011 Share Max and Ave HR was higher on the 29er so that means he used more energy. If you pedal faster, you will go faster.Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ the Expat Posted July 8, 2011 Share More Marketing hype. By the time he got on the 29'er. he already knew what to expect on the course.I would have love to know what would have happened if he ran the 26'er first. Then the 29'er. Rested a bit and ran the 26'er again. Case of beer says he would have been faster still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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