DubbelBuys Posted December 1, 2011 Share Did my 20km morning trail this morning on my Giant trance & was a whole 4.5mins faster than with my ht Merida. Both 9spd & +- same weight. Guess this might just be because I do the downhill stuff faster? Haven't taken a 29er on a decent track, so can't really comment... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 1, 2011 Share Can someone please smack this dude...doesnt he have anything better to do Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted December 1, 2011 Share My hair has started growing back since I been on a twentynaainer - gonna have a mullet soon Edited December 1, 2011 by BigBen Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted December 1, 2011 Share My hair has started growing back since I been on a twentynaainer - gonna have a mullet soon So. There is a benefit to batting for the other team after all. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. G Posted December 1, 2011 Share Well done, my mate gnarly also came out the closet recently. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted December 1, 2011 Share SMACK Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542297 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Drongo Posted December 1, 2011 Share soon to be on the inside of a chappies wrapper: "did you know if you drop a 26" and a 29" at the same precise moment they will both hit the ground and smash into tiny little bits at the same time?" Only if they are Carbone dude, and you drop them onto a bridge. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542299 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gappie Posted December 1, 2011 Share Can't we all just get along... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542326 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juba2 Posted December 1, 2011 Share hmmm, was thinking about the scale So was the 29er a FS? and was the course varied between open roads and single track and other terrains?That's what I thought Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemeister Posted December 1, 2011 Share Dual suspension - open roads, both similar specs and weight!!!Hendrik, just stick to the 26inches and when you feel like doing open roads get a road bike. I won't swop my Scott Spark for anything Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiles Posted December 1, 2011 Share So the moral of the story is get a 29'er and: - you have to pay a premium- you may have to ride the trail again as you finished sooner than the amount of time you allocated to riding- that awesome trail down the road that used to be challenging becomes easier (and less fun) but you get to ride 2 minutes faster.-----------------but seriously i'd like a 29'er for races, but not for messing about on my local trail. If you take a Landcruiser to a playground it might be a bit boring - you rather take a fiat panda and even the pavement becomes a challenge. (the 29'er would be the landcruiser if anyone didn't catch the link in the analogy) Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted December 2, 2011 Share Well done, my mate gnarly also came out the closet recently. Admitting that gnarly is a mate is like coming out of the closet all on its own. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted December 2, 2011 Share My hair has started growing back since I been on a twentynaainer - gonna have a mullet soon If your other nut starts growing back, that'll be something! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted December 2, 2011 Share Such a stupid and boring topic.Without proper tests and proof comparisons like this are a waste, and yes, I am talking about labs, whitecoats, instruments, and loads of computers with loads of data..........The whole 29 " / 26 " thing is becoming a nuisance.Ride the bike you want, the one that appeals to you, the one you are most comfortable on, and for goodness sake, stop blaming the marketing guys. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overlord Posted December 2, 2011 Share I saw a 29er this morning Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542414 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted December 2, 2011 Share Such a stupid and boring topic.Without proper tests and proof comparisons like this are a waste, and yes, I am talking about labs, whitecoats, instruments, and loads of computers with loads of data..........The whole 29 " / 26 " thing is becoming a nuisance.Ride the bike you want, the one that appeals to you, the one you are most comfortable on, and for goodness sake, stop blaming the marketing guys. I rode my fixie off-road home from the pub the other night. Had a blast! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/113289-26-275-and-29-wheels-and-mtbs/page/32/#findComment-1542415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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