26er FS to 29er HT

[itscraig]

I've tried a couple of Dual Sussers - different wheels sizes and all - and could not get used to the getting on and off the bike, the bit of sag is just too different to a hard tail. Have to agree with Chukky, bump is a bump, but I do like the efficiency of the hard tail too much. When I eventually go dual suspension, it will probably be a short travel (like the Momsen Vipa).

did you try different pressures in the rear? i have very little sag on my rear but it is enough to help on the bumps.

[feetup]

What drives humanity?

 

The need to constantly improve,on anything and everything.

 

Do you really think bikes from 20yrs ago would challenge todays?Thought so..........

 

Mountain bikes are evolving at one hell of a rate and FS will rule outright on stage racing-watch and see my defiant friends

 

After 4hrs in the saddle you know your on a HT(unless your a racing snake)

 

We progress all the time-you cannot stop it.

[no limits]

HT=?

FS=?

Xx1=?

I'll have to re-read the whole thread...

[mikkelz]

HT=?

FS=?

Xx1=?

I'll have to re-read the whole thread...

 

HT = Hardtail (i.e. no rear shock)

FS = Full suspension (aka dual suspension)

XX1 = SRAM 1 x 11 (1 chainring up front, 11 gears at the back)

[feetup]

HT = Hardtail (i.e. no rear shock)

FS = Full suspension (aka dual suspension)

XX1 = SRAM 1 x 11 (1 chainring up front, 11 gears at the back)

TX

[dee_biker]

I had the full range as well.

 

Went from 26er HT to a 26er DS because of the majority of riding I did being quite technical at that stage.

 

Became a bit faster and started doing more and more XC stuff, so switched to a 29er HT. I had the same problem as SeaBee, with difficulty to control the bike on technical stuff (back wheel danced around like crazy). Bought a 29er DS two years ago, and never looked back. Also switched to a carbon model.

 

Long story short. If you're used to a 26er DS, and you DO want to go the 29er route, stay with a DS and get a 29er DS. You'll thank me later.

[johanpre44]

did you try different pressures in the rear? i have very little sag on my rear but it is enough to help on the bumps.

 

Think I will have to try more test rides, one ride was on a Pyga 650b with rear shock set for my weight. Riding style will probably need to change with a DS (try and spend more time on the bike rather than hopping of to do rough stuff on foot...).

[outoftowner]

A proper HT can give you hours of pleasure. If you are fit and technically strong, you should be able to cope with anything mother nature throws at you. If I wanted comfort, I will strap a Lazy-Boy to my bike.

Unfortunately a proper stage race dual-susser will set you back about 50k. A well specced HT is only 30k. Rather put the difference in price towards some of the new seat posts which have a bit of flex in it. I enjoy riding, as well as the pain that comes with it. I did not sign up to mtb for comfort

[Surv0MTB]

I went from 26HT to 29FS and dont regret it at all. As a heavy rider, FS is a must I reckon and I watch a buddy of mine ride his 29HT and moan over all the corrugations and bumps etc.

 

I dont think I could ever go back to a HT, and with remote lockout, it climbs pretty well and can push decently on the straights. Bit heavier though.