MTBeer Posted June 22, 2012 Share it's a elliptical illusionare you being obtuse... BLACKvoodoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxtun Posted June 22, 2012 Share anybody tried the canondale scalpel 29er? I have one and I love, love, love it but then I loved my scalpel 26er too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted June 22, 2012 Share I say 'upgrade' Don't bring a knife to a gun fight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted June 22, 2012 Share I haven't switched yet for 2 reasons:I could never ever bring myself to sell my Zula. I love it far too much and it really is a fantastic bike. The measly sums I see them advertised for around here, doesn't tempt me either.Personally I think 29er's are the way forward especially for the type of riding I do (XC). That said, I think a hardtail is a waste of money because ultimately a dual sus will be more beneficial. Dual sussers are not cheap and I would rather save up and get a power 29 DS then buy a HT which I know will be transitional.So yeah don't slate me but that is my view. I'm going to wait and when I do enter the market, I'll get something along the lines of a Tallboy or PYGA. Edited June 22, 2012 by Zula Musashi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 22, 2012 Share 29'ers are so 'yesterday' don't you know the only thing that will stop people pointing at you and laughing like you're wearing a high waisted jean-pant is a 27.5'er. It's all the rage in europe apparently and the guy in the bike shop told me so. Â Nah, got me an Orange 5, 26'er and puond for pound fun that works for me. When that stops winning every review I'll think about trading up, I'm in it for fun tracks tho and not the long Kms where I think a 29er would rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delilah Posted June 22, 2012 Share I don't understand the way most people view the issue of wheel size. Different wheel size affects the way a bike performs/behaves, but just match that to the type of riding you do. People still need to get over the mindshift. Hardtail and dual-sus are accepted as alternatives for different styles/disciplines. The same holds for 26 vs 29. The bike you choose should be determined by your build, the terrain you ride and your own preference. Going form a 26 to a 29 is not an "upgrade", it is an alternative. If you need to get different jobs done, you might need more than one tool (read bike) for those jobs. Many people don't "switch", we just buy more tools ramsew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Unit Posted June 22, 2012 Share Went from 26 to 29'er about 3 weeks. ago. Would have kept my 26'er if i could afford it, but couldn't manage. So far so good. Largely, I would say it is a better option for the marathon and ultra-marathon distance where things are not too technical. Anyone who says that 29'ers have made 26ers obsolete is a tool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINER_boy Posted June 22, 2012 Share Been riding 29ers ONLY since March 2009Â Nothing else!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLACKvoodoo Posted June 22, 2012 Share 26" will never be obsolete, as with afro combs, leg warmers and bloomers there will always be someone using them somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covie Posted June 22, 2012 Share Went from 26 to 29'er about 3 weeks. ago. Would have kept my 26'er if i could afford it, but couldn't manage. So far so good. Largely, I would say it is a better option for the marathon and ultra-marathon distance where things are not too technical. Anyone who says that 29'ers have made 26ers obsolete is a tool... More likely you just have a shait 9'er? BLACKvoodoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost Posted June 22, 2012 Share IMO this is the best way to sum it up:http://www.mbaction.com/Main/News/Mountain_Bike_Wheel_Shootout_26er_275er_29er_Video_5266.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showtime Posted June 22, 2012 Share I haven't switched yet for 2 reasons:I could never ever bring myself to sell my Zula. I love it far too much and it really is a fantastic bike. The measly sums I see them advertised for around here, doesn't tempt me either.Personally I think 29er's are the way forward especially for the type of riding I do (XC). That said, I think a hardtail is a waste of money because ultimately a dual sus will be more beneficial. Dual sussers are not cheap and I would rather save up and get a power 29 DS then buy a HT which I know will be transitional.So yeah don't slate me but that is my view. I'm going to wait and when I do enter the market, I'll get something along the lines of a Tallboy or PYGA. This is exactly where I'm at. I haven't got the return on investment on my Anthem 26er yet, it still rides well and I'm not buying a new bike every 2 years. I'm saving up and when the time is right I will buy a 29er dual like a PYGA or Tallboy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bob Posted June 22, 2012 Share 26" will never be obsolete, as with afro combs, leg warmers and bloomers there will always be someone using them somewhere. all at once?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandH Posted June 22, 2012 Share Hey Bru's, I did like my cuzzin Michael Naiker tjooned me& also made a 1 time conversion. So now I also cruise ona 4 valve,(2 on the wheels & 2 on the shox) 30 speed, with 29 inch rims. Pimping ekse.I hactually am on my second dikwiel. First a Meri...mari?? Mahindra Big 9and now I have exactly what that first ou posted a pic of .We only tjooned it with 1,2, modifications & now it's a thurra bread racing machine.. Edited June 22, 2012 by HandH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandee Posted June 23, 2012 Share Went to Modders today, and had the Specialized Epic 29er for a 25km ride. Loved it! OMW. it is obviously better than the currently owned bike.. First time on a 29er an first time on a DS. Went great and now know that it's the way to go. Lets ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandee Posted June 23, 2012 Share Sill want to take the Scott Spark Team for a ride.. Any one have one I can Borrow??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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