CAAD4 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Nice looking bike that silver Jamis.. Still want to try and see if 650B wheels fit in my Chumba frame.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicky DQ Posted February 23, 2012 Share Well at least if you get the 29r it is cheap to go to 27.5. just change the tyres and rims. wait what would that give you a 28?? Edited February 23, 2012 by Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatsup! Posted February 23, 2012 Share I agree that is based on how and where you ride.I also believe that as the 29er geometries get better, the gap between the handling is getting smaller therefore not much room for a 650b. Thought? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ01 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Hi. Selling mine I got these wheels two weeks ago, and did only about 100km , mostly tar, on them.  I am selling because I sold the bike I bought them for. Now they are just sitting around.  I am selling the wheel set as well as 1 extra tire.  Price:R7000.  Please PM me.  Weight front 1.4kg , Rear 1.5kg with tires on. Weight of tires is 600g each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathrix Posted March 18, 2012 Share So the talk after yesterday's WC is, short folk should ride 26" wheels, 27.5" (650b) for people under 6 ft tall und 29" wheels 4 da tall okes?  What this means is that I should not go running to the LBS and buy myself a 650b and think it will make me faster cause Nino won on it... Edited March 18, 2012 by nathrix™ ® © Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartCoppi Posted March 18, 2012 Share Here's the real Q: will there be crank lengths of 200mm in the future on 29ers for the tall guys to really finish the picture and level the playing field? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathrix Posted March 18, 2012 Share No one wants a level playing field. It's human nature to have an advantage over someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJR Posted March 18, 2012 Share Here's the real Q:will there be crank lengths of 200mm in the future on 29ers for the tall guys to really finish the picture and level the playing field?No, the way things have become more complex, I expect the manufacturers to offer leg shortening/lengthening orthopaedic surgery with every bike sold. Solving a problem with something as simple as different length cranks, will never get approval from the marketing guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted March 18, 2012 Share http://theaxemen.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/ayecarumbaoj3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted March 18, 2012 Share Miss NeckMarbles from Oh Canada proves that whole notion of short ppl on 26ers wrong. I think the UCI should standardize the mechanicals so that rider ability is the only real variable. AFAIK, every single wheeled sport out there standardizes the mechanicals. the current situation is a clear case of the UCI wilting again to marketeering, but it is awesome watching those with more money than sense try to buy their way into high performance. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 18, 2012 Share Miss NeckMarbles from Oh Canada proves that whole notion of short ppl on 26ers wrong. I think the UCI should standardize the mechanicals so that rider ability is the only real variable. AFAIK, every single wheeled sport out there standardizes the mechanicals. the current situation is a clear case of the UCI wilting again to marketeering, but it is awesome watching those with more money than sense try to buy their way into high performance. Can, meet your new friend - worm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capricorn Posted March 18, 2012 Share Can, meet your new friend - worm dammit, u found me out Edited March 18, 2012 by Capricorn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtrider Posted March 18, 2012 Share I don't see myself racing in a UCI event soon . 26 will do just fine thank you . Leonard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted March 18, 2012 Share After yesterday I am confused, should I sell my bikes, keep em ?Not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted March 18, 2012 Share More business for the LBS as the early adopters will buy this wheelsize... Thank goodness, the roadies only have to deal with one wheel size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Dale Posted March 18, 2012 Share http://theaxemen.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/ayecarumbaoj3.jpg Yip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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