saeley Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Yeah, I think I might be giving some people bike envy... and in that red... hmmm my new Husband is just so sexy!
bontie Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks everyone for the advice! I finally make up my mind, mainly because I am getting the bike from the States (A friend is going on business trip) Santa Cruz Tallboy 29er - I cant wait! Should that not be Tallgirl? Very nice bike that...Was looking at one ealrier but settled on something more mainstream.
splat Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Here is a mathematic proof that 29'ers are better than 26'ers... (Hat, coat, slam!)
RoboLuke Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 You don't say how tall you are....I ride 29er and is of average height but to disembark with the bigger wheels does feel for me somewhat more difficult.(Gonads and all)I think I'm saying I don't think 29ers will work well on technical tracks (e.g. stopping at times) on short people.Who's the shortest 29er hubber ?
MTB_Roadie Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 I upgraded from 26er to 29er...I love it! I find it comfortable in technical sections as well, I prefer the wider handlebar and descents you can just go, rocks is like sand against it, overall I love the 29er...
Eldron Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 You don't say how tall you are....I ride 29er and is of average height but to disembark with the bigger wheels does feel for me somewhat more difficult.(Gonads and all)I think I'm saying I don't think 29ers will work well on technical tracks (e.g. stopping at times) on short people.Who's the shortest 29er hubber ? I used to be a "29ers are better for tall people riding marathons - short(ish) people riding technical should stick to 26ers" kinda guy but all bets are off these days... Kulhavy is ripping the xc field apart on his 29er duallie & Emily Batty loves her 29er and she is only 5'3": http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/pro-bike-emily-battys-trek-superfly-elite No hard and fast rules anymore methinks!
Azonic Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 One advantage that I saw in 29'ers was at Trans. On the first 140km road racing sections, the 29'ers were quite a bit faster. I'd be spinning my ass off and the 29'ers would roll on by. Because at the same gear ratio and cadence, the 29'er wheels cover a greater distance, hence, faster. Duh
WynieSteyn Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 love my 29er would never go back! singletrack, tight turns, rock gardens, anything!everything feels better!
CAAD4 Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks everyone for the advice! I finally make up my mind, mainly because I am getting the bike from the States (A friend is going on business trip) Santa Cruz Tallboy 29er - I cant wait! Great choice! If it's red I assume it's an aluminium one?
Eldron Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 I upgraded from 26er to 29er...I love it! I find it comfortable in technical sections as well, I prefer the wider handlebar and descents you can just go, rocks is like sand against it, overall I love the 29er... I've been riding 29ers for about 5 years now and am a complete convert....for racing marathons. XC is a tough call - the world xc cup courses tend to be "manicured" with rock sections whereas the local xc courses tend to be bumpier and more technical - probably a 26er for those. For fun I reckon a 26er is still lighter and more chuckable. For beginners I'd say 29er - they instill more confidence and make rocky climbs easier to negotiate. I'm loving having the extra choice - emotions and haters (of both 26er and 29er) be damned!
saeley Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Great choice! If it's red I assume it's an aluminium one? Yeah, afraid that I am on a budget and the Carbon is just way to much, but I am still happy, it's still light compared to what I am riding now :-)
CAAD4 Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Nothing wrong with an Aluminium Tallboy, hot bike. It could have been worse and been a Spaz!
Jeepdude Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 i found some more pictures of bike frames that work.
Jeepdude Posted August 24, 2011 Posted August 24, 2011 in a few weeks a shipment of Racing Ralphs in 27.5inches arrive ... i cant wait. i will probably buy half the shipment so if anybody keen let me know.
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