Nick G Posted June 14, 2013 Share SO, I recently bought a 29er dually, but have not had the time / opportunity to ride it yet as my left arm recently came out of a cast for 6 weeks and the wrist is still a bit swollen, but I wanted to ask the hubbers out there for some advise on going from a 26er HT to a 29er dual-sus ? Major difference in riding style ? Or just stight modifications / adjustments ? I have bbeen for a bike setup on the 29er so I'm ready to ride. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arendoog Posted June 14, 2013 Share How hard do you hit a 6 foot putt ? Ride and you will figure it out youself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 14, 2013 Share I know this will shock you it but even a 29r FS is 'just a bike' ... go and ride, you'll love it! Cassie and Motard660 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amoryns Posted June 14, 2013 Share biggest difference for me was when i made the transition.....it now takes 40 minutes to clean the bike instead of 20 NotSoBigBen, carbon29er, Nick G and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted June 14, 2013 Share It would be a lot softer, more sluggish acceleration, much heavier etc. Depends on what DS it is, and what HT you had. Unless you are very soft, a 29er HT is enough for most. With 2.25 racing ralphs at the back a 29er HT will come close to a DS. My HT is softer than a friend of mines specialized epic, That brain suspension is pretty rough. Try the shock out with a bit more pressure and lose as much weight as you can. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACM Posted June 14, 2013 Share SO, I recently bought a 29er dually, but have not had the time / opportunity to ride it yet as my left arm recently came out of a cast for 6 weeks and the wrist is still a bit swollen, but I wanted to ask the hubbers out there for some advise on going from a 26er HT to a 29er dual-sus ? Major difference in riding style ? Or just stight modifications / adjustments ? I have bbeen for a bike setup on the 29er so I'm ready to ride. Thanks guys Hi Nick, I went from a 26” Silverback HT to Giant Anthem X29er DS. I’m quite small (1.65m) – so I’m on the border of not being tall enough for a 29er (small frame). What I found is:It takes a bit of time to get used to the ‘bigger’ bikeThe turning circle is a bit bigger, but as you get use to the bike (and ride more often) you get more comfortable with the turningShort, sharp bends (switch backs) are more difficult to handleI think (in general) the 29 DS is a bit slower than the 26 HT (bike weight plays a role), however, I will take this penalty purely for the ride comfort of the DSOnce you get comfortable with the 29er, you will NOT miss the 26”The 29er definitely much faster on downhill and even ground or where you have momentumClimbing with the 29er (over rocky terrain) is probably a little tougher (but the DS comfort is worth it) Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 14, 2013 Share It would be a lot softer, more sluggish acceleration, much heavier etc. Depends on what DS it is, and what HT you had. Unless you are very soft, a 29er HT is enough for most. With 2.25 racing ralphs at the back a 29er HT will come close to a DS. My HT is softer than a friend of mines specialized epic, That brain suspension is pretty rough. Try the shock out with a bit more pressure and lose as much weight as you can. Enjoy! Still cannot get my head around that ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted June 14, 2013 Share It would be a lot softer, more sluggish acceleration, much heavier etc. Depends on what DS it is, and what HT you had. Unless you are very soft, a 29er HT is enough for most. With 2.25 racing ralphs at the back a 29er HT will come close to a DS. My HT is softer than a friend of mines specialized epic, That brain suspension is pretty rough. Try the shock out with a bit more pressure and lose as much weight as you can. Enjoy! Thanks. I had a GT Avalanche Pro 26er HT and now have a GIANT Anthem X 29er dually and that Rock Shocx Monarche is apparently very forgiving so am looking very forward to give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted June 14, 2013 Share OK, here is cassie's take inbetween ACM's... Hi Nick, I went from a 26” Silverback HT to Giant Anthem X29er DS.Ditto - Merida HFS racing set-up to exactly the same... I’m quite small (1.65m) – so I’m on the border of not being tall enough for a 29er (small frame). I'm much larger...at least so my wife...never mind What I found is:It takes a bit of time to get used to the ‘bigger’ bikeFairly easy transition, especially if you ride for enjoyment...The turning circle is a bit bigger, but as you get use to the bike (and ride more often) you get more comfortable with the turningyes, agreeShort, sharp bends (switch backs) are more difficult to handleyip, only drawback I can think of on the trails, then again, how many do you encounter on a single ride??I think (in general) the 29 DS is a bit slower than the 26 HT (bike weight plays a role), however, I will take this penalty purely for the ride comfort of the DSAbsolutely agree...no more sore anything (back / ass / hands...it all stopped)Once you get comfortable with the 29er, you will NOT miss the 26”yip - my poor 26'er is gathering dust...haven't been on it for 5 months now...which reminds me..The 29er definitely much faster on downhill and even ground or where you have momentumClimbing with the 29er (over rocky terrain) is probably a little tougher (but the DS comfort is worth it)Here I disagree! Perhaps due to the 2x10 set-up...I find climbing hills a bit easier now...perhaps a menatl thing, but i'd thought that would wear off once the novelty has subsided...Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren_G Posted June 14, 2013 Share You won't have to pick lines that well...just ride over it:) It'll be easier to ride. arendoog and Nick G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted June 14, 2013 Share Hi Nick, I went from a 26” Silverback HT to Giant Anthem X29er DS. I’m quite small (1.65m) – so I’m on the border of not being tall enough for a 29er (small frame). What I found is:It takes a bit of time to get used to the ‘bigger’ bikeThe turning circle is a bit bigger, but as you get use to the bike (and ride more often) you get more comfortable with the turningShort, sharp bends (switch backs) are more difficult to handleI think (in general) the 29 DS is a bit slower than the 26 HT (bike weight plays a role), however, I will take this penalty purely for the ride comfort of the DSOnce you get comfortable with the 29er, you will NOT miss the 26”The 29er definitely much faster on downhill and even ground or where you have momentumClimbing with the 29er (over rocky terrain) is probably a little tougher (but the DS comfort is worth it)Have fun! Hey AMC, thanks. Yeah I was wondering about the switchback scenario's. I am good going down on the switchback but going up for me was always a bit more challenging and only recently (before cracking the wrist) got it correct on the HT and now it seems like I'll need to learn all over again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted June 14, 2013 Share Still cannot get my head around that ..... It's called poetic licence....physics not accounted for... M L and NotSoBigBen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted June 14, 2013 Share Still cannot get my head around that .....Ja sorry, all relative to how low the tire pressure is, what HT frame you ride, what DS frame you are comparing it to, what tire the DS have at the back, what pressure it is run and the pressure of the rear can. My HT is soft as butter oom . Edit: was referring to comfort. Edited June 14, 2013 by wheelerdealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted June 14, 2013 Share The one aspect that I found 100% better - is the way my 29'er handles ruts....I was **** scared of them before...due to some really spectacular dismounts!! Nowadays, it seems much less of an issue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren_G Posted June 14, 2013 Share OK, here is cassie's take inbetween ACM's...Gotta agree on the last point there Cassie, I found getting up Tokai on my 29er DS a breeze compared to my 26er HT. Just lockout suspension and away you go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted June 14, 2013 Share The one aspect that I found 100% better - is the way my 29'er handles ruts....I was **** scared of them before...due to some really spectacular dismounts!! Nowadays, it seems much less of an issue... hey Cassie, Yeah - I have been chatting to some of the guys here at work that have 29er HT's and all say that the bigger wheels glide over small roots n branches etc, but that if I learn to bunny-hop a 29er it will never be a bad thing hehe (I cracked the wrist on 1 of the spactacular dismounts at Majik Forest....classic "head-over-handlebars-feet-over head" type scenario....I put the laft arm out to "break" my fall (and face for that matter) but ended up cracking it big time) Will see if I have the heart to do some mtb'ing soon as I am nervous that I will fall and once again crack the wrist. Thanks for the advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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