gummybear Posted August 2, 2012 Share Hi Would like to know if this is true? Was at a bike shop during the week, as I am in the market for a new MTB, where the shop owner informed me that none of the bike OEM's have and 26" bike in their catalogues for 2013 and will only be producing 29" - hence his recommendation for rather purchasing the 29". I must admit there is very good pricing on 26" Dual Suspension bikes with good components at the momement that is equivalent to the same specs in the 29' Hardtail version.He suggested that a 29" Hardtail is equivalent, if not a little better, than its equivalent 26" Dual Suspension - obviously we are not talking the best in the range - I am looking to spend in the region R15-16K I am new to the sport of MTB (will be my first bike) so not sure what to purchase now? For interest sake the bikes in question were:29": Momsen ALS29 R Type26": Merida 120 Dual Suspension Feedback and comments on this will be much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted August 2, 2012 Share Not true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorn199 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Cagees?? Jigghead, Purnjap, 428 others and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairyLegs Posted August 2, 2012 Share LOL - Try a different bike shop. Dan Dob and RossW 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted August 2, 2012 Share Hi Would like to know if this is true? Was at a bike shop during the week, as I am in the market for a new MTB, where the shop owner informed me that none of the bike OEM's have and 26" bike in their catalogues for 2013 and will only be producing 29" - hence his recommendation for rather purchasing the 29". I must admit there is very good pricing on 26" Dual Suspension bikes with good components at the momement that is equivalent to the same specs in the 29' Hardtail version.He suggested that a 29" Hardtail is equivalent, if not a little better, than its equivalent 26" Dual Suspension - obviously we are not talking the best in the range - I am looking to spend in the region R15-16K I am new to the sport of MTB (will be my first bike) so not sure what to purchase now? For interest sake the bikes in question were:29": Momsen ALS29 R Type26": Merida 120 Dual Suspension Feedback and comments on this will be much appreciated He is lying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruz Addict Posted August 2, 2012 Share here we go again, ill get the popcorn!! ChUkKy and RooiWillie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted August 2, 2012 Share Sales BS , wants to sell you what HE thinks is cool or has on his shop floor. Edited August 2, 2012 by Iron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean32 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Haha what rubbish :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclerico Posted August 2, 2012 Share Hi Would like to know if this is true? Was at a bike shop during the week, as I am in the market for a new MTB, where the shop owner informed me that none of the bike OEM's have and 26" bike in their catalogues for 2013 and will only be producing 29" - hence his recommendation for rather purchasing the 29". I must admit there is very good pricing on 26" Dual Suspension bikes with good components at the momement that is equivalent to the same specs in the 29' Hardtail version.He suggested that a 29" Hardtail is equivalent, if not a little better, than its equivalent 26" Dual Suspension - obviously we are not talking the best in the range - I am looking to spend in the region R15-16K I am new to the sport of MTB (will be my first bike) so not sure what to purchase now? For interest sake the bikes in question were:29": Momsen ALS29 R Type26": Merida 120 Dual Suspension Feedback and comments on this will be much appreciatedThats the biggest load of bs ever, Id find another bike shop because he has no idea what hes talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod Posted August 2, 2012 Share I have also heard that some manufacturers are only going to manufacture 29er and no longer manufacture 26" bikes. Edit: And i have heard it from more than one bike shop. Edited August 2, 2012 by specializedfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted August 2, 2012 Share I was informed at Concept Cyclery at Melrose (yes I know its a not a great shop) that all 26" bikes are marked down 50% and they don't have stock of 29ers due to demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTK Posted August 2, 2012 Share damn! if this is true I must hold onto and buy up all the 26ers. They will only increase in value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebeen Posted August 2, 2012 Share Hi Would like to know if this is true? Was at a bike shop during the week, as I am in the market for a new MTB, where the shop owner informed me that none of the bike OEM's have and 26" bike in their catalogues for 2013 and will only be producing 29" - hence his recommendation for rather purchasing the 29". I must admit there is very good pricing on 26" Dual Suspension bikes with good components at the momement that is equivalent to the same specs in the 29' Hardtail version.He suggested that a 29" Hardtail is equivalent, if not a little better, than its equivalent 26" Dual Suspension - obviously we are not talking the best in the range - I am looking to spend in the region R15-16K I am new to the sport of MTB (will be my first bike) so not sure what to purchase now? For interest sake the bikes in question were:29": Momsen ALS29 R Type26": Merida 120 Dual Suspension Feedback and comments on this will be much appreciatedhow tall are you? if you are victor matfield. go for the 29er.if you are francois hougaard go for the 26 if it's a tossup inbetween, the 26 will give way more bang for buck than 29er. they come with hype, which is pricey Wayne Potgieter and Dan Dob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted August 2, 2012 Share Bullcrap. So all the Makro bikes will be 29'ers in 2 years time? Doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted August 2, 2012 Share Eish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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