Bigmozzarella Posted May 4, 2012 Share So - I just got a Scott Scale Elite 29er HT yesterday.I've been riding a 26 HT for 6 yrs (now 9yrs old) I'm riding in Clarens this weekend..... Which bike do I ride.I really wanna ride the new one.... but the bike shop says it's better to ride it in and go with familiar.But - I really wanna ride the new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sias Posted May 4, 2012 Share Then ride the new one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoman Posted May 4, 2012 Share Ride the new one. Maybe just swop your saddle and pedals etc if they are different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 4, 2012 Share How long/far is the Calrens ride thingie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geecee Posted May 4, 2012 Share dont listen to reason. ride the new one, and we expect a full report in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmozzarella Posted May 4, 2012 Share How long/far is the Calrens ride thingie? 75km, 1500m of climbing.I can handle, if I pace myself well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted May 4, 2012 Share it its a long ride - i get his/her point as the geometry will be different and you may find some uncomfort but really in that case its a case of HTFU and play on the new toy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 4, 2012 Share Flip man ... take the new ride out and get her dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted May 4, 2012 Share Ride the new one , With a 29er peddling is a formality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted May 4, 2012 Share New one, new one , new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted May 4, 2012 Share Its a good way to bond with your new bike.But if your setup is dramatically wrong, you could do yourself an injury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted May 4, 2012 Share Its a good way to bond with your new bike.But if your setup is dramatically wrong, you could do yourself an injury Logic need not be a consideration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorn199 Posted May 4, 2012 Share I'm taking my brand new, never been ridden 29er... but it has been set up properly. No point in keeping it clean! Bigmozzarella 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmozzarella Posted May 4, 2012 Share DONE!Thanks Hubbers! I've been doing "logic" at my desk all week - I'm looking DANGER in the eye and riding my new bikeHell - I've done rides I was way too unfit for in the past... I'm gonna go out and bond with the new toy.I only learned about bike setup last year!2003 26" HT Scott with Rim brakes & Suntour fork will have to stay at home this weekend - while the new bok gets dirty.New bike is measured and fitted.My arse will just ahve to make friends with the new saddle.I'm feeling "Superman-ish" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldron Posted May 4, 2012 Share DONE!Thanks Hubbers! I've been doing "logic" at my desk all week - I'm looking DANGER in the eye and riding my new bike OORAH! Clarens is a toughie in the dry and a 'mare in the wet. Either way - kick it's arse. OORAH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted May 4, 2012 Share Should you want to reap the benefits of riding a 29r to start immediately it is imperative that you ride it this weekend i.e. balding heads start growing hair again, you have to fend off the wives and girlfriends of other riders (OK maybe that's SS rigid riders), your skills improve dramatically and you WILL be faster Disclaimer - this was written in jest so please treat it with that in mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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