29er-norman Posted July 22, 2012 Share it really doesnt make sense to me why 26inch bikes are still in production especially if you look at the amount of 29ers and how popular they are in south africa at the moment please share your thoughts. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cav' Posted July 22, 2012 Share RSA is the only country that freaks out over 29ers the Europeans are still very happy using their 26" bikes. Toxic and Azonic 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/#findComment-1722284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopFuel Posted July 22, 2012 Share Because not everyone wants a 29er. I personally prefer 26er, but hey. Different strokes. Fast forward 2 years and you'll probably say this about 29er's with 650B coming into fashion. In summary: I think it makes perfect sense, and 29er's are NOT clearly the way forward. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/#findComment-1722285 Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted July 22, 2012 Share More options are welcome.Rode behind a decent 26 rider yesterday at groenies.He was so fast in the twisty sections that a thought of converting back to 26.On the flat and uphill a was faster.Adapt and accept? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/#findComment-1722288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zac.A Posted July 22, 2012 Share The bike factories aren't in South Africa.RSA and the US are the main countries supporting 29'ers. Why would the bike manufacturers stop making 26'ers because we don't like them? I think your question doesn't really make sense. Lamber and greenlight 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/#findComment-1722289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted July 22, 2012 Share I love my 26er, have been racing them since 1996. Bought myself a new one this time last year (after the 29er-gasm phase started), its a racing snake's wet dream. Busy building myself a 29er now for races that favour it like marathons. My 26er is a regular 29er killer so for tight races I'll still saddle it up. So what's the best bike for mountain biking? Easy. The answer is "Whatever bike you currently have in your garage". greenlight, Delilah, TopFuel and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/#findComment-1722290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
markgc Posted July 22, 2012 Share Rode my 26er this morning for change..been missing out, switch back for a while and see for yourself. Was like riding a bmx ! Heckflosse and paulk 2 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/#findComment-1722291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJacques Posted July 22, 2012 Share Not everyone fits on a 29er... smaller riders will do better on a 26. And not every course is suited to 29ers. Delilah, Motard660 and Heckflosse 3 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/#findComment-1722298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big H* Posted July 22, 2012 Share The bike factories aren't in South Africa.RSA and the US are the main countries supporting 29'ers. Why would the bike manufacturers stop making 26'ers because we don't like them? I think your question doesn't really make sense. South Africa are full of over rich poseurs that are happy to be copy cats and ride their clown bikes, thats why Edited July 22, 2012 by eccentric1 Shiftless, paulk, Pants Boy and 4 others 7 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/#findComment-1722327 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco-fiets Posted July 22, 2012 Share On my trip to Italy lately i was in the lake Garda area for a day or 2 and the place is flooded with mtb'ers. Can't remember seeing any 29ers. Don't even think i saw any in the couple of shops i visited Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/#findComment-1722340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted July 22, 2012 Share it really doesnt make sense to me why 26inch bikes are still in production especially if you look at the amount of 29ers and how popular they are in south africa at the moment please share your thoughts. Â simple... for straight people ChUkKy, DubbelBuys, Shiftless and 3 others 6 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/#findComment-1722354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted July 22, 2012 Share Lets do this again.  My trail bike is a 26"My SS is a 29"My race bike will be a 27.5" I love them all equal. Delilah, DIRT EATER KZN, Sean32 and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/#findComment-1722360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted July 22, 2012 Share My one race bike is a 26er. My other race bike is a 29er. Different horses for different courses. Wez-O, greenlight, Crankmaster and 2 others 5 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/#findComment-1722362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLuvsMtb Posted July 22, 2012 Share Congrats to the OP. Second post and you are already as narrow minded as most of the hubbers on here. You'll fit right in... Banesto, Micha-wp, ChUkKy and 7 others 10 Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/#findComment-1722363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
29er-norman Posted July 22, 2012 Share My one race bike is a 26er. My other race bike is a 29er. Different horses for different courses.My one race bike is a 26er. My other race bike is a 29er. Different horses for different courses. that horses for different courses wasnt very funny. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/#findComment-1722372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
29er-norman Posted July 22, 2012 Share all you guys that are against 29ers have never ridden one. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/118626-why-do-they-still-make-26-inch-bikes-if-29ers-are-clearly-the-way-forward/#findComment-1722374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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