epic bike : HT or DS

[amoryns]

So I have been riding 26 HT all my life.... Should I get a DS for epic?

[kandui]

So the Epic hype starts again . If you're either a strong rider (good climber) or a taller person, go for a 29er. Dual will give you more comfort , but if you are used to the HT already, stick with it. I did this years Epic on a Dualie and my partner rode a HT. My ass came off worse than his.

[Toxic]

ry waarmee jy gemaklik is. as jy harde gat het ry jou HT

Edited June 5, 2012 by Toxic

[Nicola13]

So glad for this thread...

 

I am sitting with the same question... I am a lady also had hardtail my entire life(26'), absolutely love it! But now everyone is telling me that i'll be crazy to attempt the Epic on a hardtail, they even had a go at me at the Sani2C...

 

So now i'm terribly confused as to whether get a duel suspenion, 29'er or just stay on hardtail...

 

So please keep the advice coming and say why you pick the one you do...

[kandui]

If you have ridden HT all the time, then perhaps consider sticking with it. A dual will give you some added comfort, but you sacrifice weight. 29er for taller riders or if you are below average height, but very fit, then a 29er could work too. Just because everyone's riding 29er's , doesn't mean you should too. I have seen plenty riders on 29er's where it's clear they are not right for the wheel size. When buying a bike, wheel size (26 inch, 27.5 inch which will come or 29 inch) should factor in as much as frame size.

[amoryns]

no, i am not even considering a 29er.I am a female, 1.64 and weigh 55.....I have never rideen DS....cant really see how it will be beneficial

[arendoog]

no, i am not even considering a 29er.I am a female, 1.64 and weigh 55.....I have never rideen DS....cant really see how it will be beneficial

With your weight a DS is of no use .Stick with your Ht and get wider tyres that you can ride at lower pressures.Riding style with ht v ds is different.If you like standing to excellerate ,Ht is better. 29er Ht is a great bike for anyone Edited June 5, 2012 by arendoog

[amoryns]

With your weight a DS is of no use .Stick with your Ht and get wider tyres that you can ride at lower pressures.Riding style with ht v ds is different.If you like standing to excellerate ,Ht is better

wider tyre in front?

[petatodd]

no, i am not even considering a 29er.I am a female, 1.64 and weigh 55.....I have never rideen DS....cant really see how it will be beneficial

Ever ridden 8 days in a row? 5 to 8 hours a day?

Come back after the Epic and tell us how good you feel having just ridden it on a HT. I'll be the one laughing at your discomfort.

 

By day 6 you'll find their just is not a comfortable way to sit on a saddle. Add the fact that that saddle transmits every bump right onto your bum.

[amoryns]

Ever ridden 8 days in a row? 5 to 8 hours a day?

Come back after the Epic and tell us how good you feel having just ridden it on a HT. I'll be the one laughing at your discomfort.

 

By day 6 you'll find their just is not a comfortable way to sit on a saddle. Add the fact that that saddle transmits every bump right onto your bum.

wow thanks

[Ratty]

With your weight a DS is of no use .Stick with your Ht and get wider tyres that you can ride at lower pressures.Riding style with ht v ds is different.If you like standing to excellerate ,Ht is better. 29er Ht is a great bike for anyone

 

I disagree. Before I had my son I was 55kgs and the DS bike made a big difference to comfort and absorbing rocks and roots etc. I was able to go faster through the technical stuff.

[amoryns]

I disagree. Before I had my son I was 55kgs and the DS bike made a big difference to comfort and absorbing rocks and roots etc. I was able to go faster through the technical stuff.

 

26er?

[GLuvsMtb]

Consider testing the ladies specific frames out there, unless you're riding for a podium.

Something like this would work quite well:

http://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/products/221770008/bike-contessa-spark-rc-l/

Decent spec and nice little innovations like the duel lock out makes suspension management relatively easy. Its also quite light compared to other ladies bikes

Other option is this one:

http://www.specialized.com/za/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=62038&scid=1100&scname=Mountain

Slightly heavier but with a more relaxed geometry.

[amoryns]

Consider testing the ladies specific frames out there, unless you're riding for a podium.

Something like this would work quite well:

http://www.scott-spo...ssa-spark-rc-l/

Decent spec and nice little innovations like the duel lock out makes suspension management relatively easy. Its also quite light compared to other ladies bikes

Other option is this one:

http://www.specializ...scname=Mountain

Slightly heavier but with a more relaxed geometry.

 

hi

 

I am not a fan of ladies specific frames. the frames are heavier and the setup not as aggresive

[amoryns]

Consider testing the ladies specific frames out there, unless you're riding for a podium.

Something like this would work quite well:

http://www.scott-spo...ssa-spark-rc-l/

Decent spec and nice little innovations like the duel lock out makes suspension management relatively easy. Its also quite light compared to other ladies bikes

Other option is this one:

http://www.specializ...scname=Mountain

Slightly heavier but with a more relaxed geometry.

 

if it was to be a DS...cannondale scalpel or spezialized s-works or stumpjumper?

[Wyatt Earp]

With your weight a DS is of no use .Stick with your Ht and get wider tyres that you can ride at lower pressures.Riding style with ht v ds is different.If you like standing to excellerate ,Ht is better. 29er Ht is a great bike for anyone

Not much of this going on in the Epic.