29ers rule - Olympic 1st and 3rd, 4th, 5th .... etc

[cst68]

@cst68, off-hand, Hermida opted for a 26er when his teammate was on a big wheeler. And not all the Spesh riders were on 29ers last year.

 

We may not always know what team orders are ....even for Hermida ,Stander and Kulhavy.

A contracted rider will do what his contract says...

[Tumbleweed]

cst68, I chatted to Hermida about it. Her personally thought PMB was a 26er course, and chose his bike for

[Tumbleweed]

the course....

[cst68]

the course....

 

Great to hear he had a say in what he wanted to ride within the factory team....so for that course he chose a 26 then.

 

...mmmm ...I wonder if Burry and Jaroslav had a choice in team Spez....judging by the 2013 lineup(29ers mostly available) by Specialised I am doubtful but stand to be corrected. Seems like Spez will be "forcing" new bike sales towards 29?Scott too for 29 with 650B included.

 

My guess is manufactured stock must be moved before RSA winter 2013 .

 

Then new bikes will come with 1X11(38 or 42 tooth) and 11-42 cassettes in whatever wheelsize sells bikes ....and my guess 650B will be launched ironically cashing in on its big brother the 29.Those who "refused" 29 then will be ready cash wise and otherwise to buy the new stock of 650 B .

 

Its a manufacturer win win situation.

Edited August 15, 2012 by cst68

[rock]

@cst68, off-hand, Hermida opted for a 26er when his teammate was on a big wheeler. And not all the Spesh riders were on 29ers last year.

 

yip, Burry rode a 26er last year at the UK leg of the world cup.......

[tommy two shoes]

Best thing about 29ers... They have devalued 26ers so much that I can finally afford a decent second hand full suspension for under 10k.

['Dale]

Yummy!

 

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[cst68]

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Best thing about 29ers... They have devalued 26ers so much that I can finally afford a decent second hand full suspension for under 10k.

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Worst thing about 29er...they are generally much more expensive than 26ers where for the same price the 26er will have better specced forks,groupsets and wheels ...

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Worst thing about 29er...they are generally much more expensive than 26ers where for the same price the 26er will have better specced forks,groupsets and wheels ...

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Best thing about 29ers... They have devalued 26ers so much that I can finally afford a decent second hand full suspension for under 10k.

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Worst thing about 29er...they are generally much more expensive than 26ers where for the same price the 26er will have better specced forks,groupsets and wheels ...

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[rudi-h]

Gotta love the reaction to anything posted about 29ers.. its like the forbidden subject on the hub..

 

it's not forbidden at all, its just soooo b.o..r...i....n.....g

[Guest Omega Man]

@ Dale. I see your Scalpel and raise you this.

 

Is this the worlds sexiest 29er?

 

I really wish I was loaded and a bit taller. I WOULD buy this bike. This is the Foes Shaver. For those that don't know Brent Foes is a legend in DH circles. He was producing 6 inch bikes when people were still wondering about 3 inch forks. When he couldn't get the suspension he wanted from the existing stuff he and his mate Charlie Curnutt made their own. It also comes in a 26er.

 

He's also built Baja trophy trucks so the man know suspension and Aluminium.

 

Please. No Jou ma se Foes jokes.

Edited August 16, 2012 by Omega Man

[Eddy Gordo]

Sexy frame, but those wheels dont suit it. That is just my opinion some how it doesnt look right

[cst68]

it's not forbidden at all, its just soooo b.o..r...i....n.....g

 

....it's good quality bulls#@t and everybody loves it

[Brian Fantana]

Please. No Jou ma se Foes jokes.

 

I deleted mine just in time

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Sexy frame, but those wheels dont suit it. That is just my opinion some how it doesnt look right

 

just take the decals off then...