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OK, so here is my question. Keep in mind I am a noob in mountain biking. And my observation is based on what I see, and I have been told I am observant, so please bear with me. :) It is my opinion that it seems that mountain bike races and trails have become less and less hardcore/technical and more endurance/smooth/corss-coutry affairs. This appears to be that the races suite to a lesser lesser extend 26 inch especialy FS bikes and more 29er hard tails.

 

My question if my observation is correct. Did we create a 29er market or are we changing the environment to be more friendly to what the latest craze is? Or am I completly missing the point?

 

ps: I own a trance (obviously 26er) and sooped up talon 29er. I can see the benifit of a 29er expecialy messing around town and with my kid but I cannot see / nor experience it being as comfy on the mountain not as nimble as the trance.

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I havent found anywhere I could go with my 26 that I cant with my 29.

 

Fountains/Giba/Cascades/Mankele/MTN bike park ect.

 

i think the trails have been made more manageable to accomidate a bigger crowd.

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I havent found anywhere I could go with my 26 that I cant with my 29.

 

Fountains/Giba/Cascades/Mankele/MTN bike park ect.

 

i think the trails have been made more manageable to accomidate a bigger crowd.

 

Thanks. This was more like an answer I was hoping for. Thought it may be maintenance related.

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Go and ride and enjoy it...

 

Remember to stick a couple of Wayne's chicken, egg and mayo sarmies in your jersey pocket.

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Analysis Paralysis. Dyslexics Untie, KO. Circus bikes rule. Go and ride and enjoy it...

Boet it was just a question. Nothing more. I enjoy both my bikes. Genade!

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