Vetseun Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 I am interested to know. Do downhill bikes also come in 26 and 29" versions?
MrJacques Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) Yes, although it's a prototype http://www.bikerumor.com/2011/02/23/spy-shots-trek-29er-downhill-mountain-bike-prototype/ Other companies (Intense) are also working on a prototype, I think. And I saw an article recently that said that someone is planning a 27.5 (650b) DH bike. http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/article/new-intense-m9275-downhill-bike-prototype-uses-650b-wheels-eurobike-2012-35228/ Edited September 13, 2012 by Jacquers
Google Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 For a smoother ride.but i personnaly think they will never become big because they are not as responsive, don't corner as well, jump as well or accelerate as well as a 26.
patches Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 I am interested to know. Do downhill bikes also come in 26 and 29" versions? Besides the prototypes, Lenz has a production 29er DH bike. (note the use of Manitou Dorados to avoid clearance issues. For a smoother ride.but i personnaly think they will never become big because they are not as responsive, don't corner as well, jump as well or accelerate as well as a 26. Don't listen to Google... he's been riding his 29er hard tail so much that he can't even remember what his DH bike looks like ...ok, actually do listen to him. He's right about the jumping, cornering response and acceleration handicaps of a 29er... but then again, he knows everything... he's Google! haha!
patches Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 Yes, although it's a prototype http://www.bikerumor...bike-prototype/ Other companies (Intense) are also working on a prototype, I think. And I saw an article recently that said that someone is planning a 27.5 (650b) DH bike. http://www.bikeradar...ike-2012-35228/ KHS and Scott both had 27.5 DH bikes at the World Champs this year.
BikeBailing Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 This is why (its from this weekend's course ) http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p5pb8651754/p5pb8651754.jpg
nishiki Posted September 13, 2012 Posted September 13, 2012 This is why (its from this weekend's course ) http://gp1.pinkbike.org/p5pb8651754/p5pb8651754.jpgyeah, I'd also rather be walking down the track than do it on a 20-naai-ner
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