Fabian46 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Don't encourage him, laugh at the newbie and have a beer.It's Friday. Newbie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabian46 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Don't encourage him, laugh at the newbie and have a beer.It's Friday. BTW The level of technicality is nowhere close to XCO level...so they throw in some technical single track, and all of a sudden....no one else can ride it well except Schurter and Buys?? again...Newbie? Edited March 28, 2014 by Fabian46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted March 28, 2014 Share So what are the opinions regarding the performance of the 29ers vs the 27.5's at the EPIC. Many have said that the difference is minimal between the 26" and 27.5"...but the 27.5"'s are right up there. Any care to give some "half" educated opinions? The bike that wins is the best bike.It actually has nothing to do with the riders.I will go with a 700c wheel and big tyres for the win. nathrix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted March 28, 2014 Share Newbie? 14 posts and you create a 29er vs 27.5" thread.Newbie, if you don't understand it reaffirms the statement. Then again it is Friday so I will say this. Sportsmans warehouse sells a 32" wheeled bicycle which is the next big thing. Get one before they go up n price due to popularity. Heinrich Hattingh and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted March 28, 2014 Share If that were the case...we'd still have top guys on 26ers... Its the rider not the wheels.. tall people on 650b's/26rs dont work, similar to short people on 29r's.. find your match and you can excel. Its the rider at the end of the day.I see plenty of shorties doing fine on 29ers and tall okes on sixers/650 - So much wheel size BS from bike adverts advertising sprouted as fact...The bike is more than just wheel size ... you get good, great and K@K bikes in all the various wheel formats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabian46 Posted March 28, 2014 Share 14 posts and you create a 29er vs 27.5" thread.Newbie, if you don't understand it reaffirms the statement. Then again it is Friday so I will say this. Sportsmans warehouse sells a 32" wheeled bicycle which is the next big thing. Get one before they go up n price due to popularity. With all due respect...u have selective reading. And if this thread caused you such severe piles, why did you comment? I was specifically referring to these 2 in the CAPE EPIC. Now go and take the thorn out of your paw...or Climb back under the bridge....or....just ignore the thread...not that difficult. Your clearly a pro cyclist that knows everything there is to know about cycling....sorry to bore you... Wannabe, Brogue and Sarnicoview 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted March 28, 2014 Share Don't encourage him, laugh at the newbie and have a beer.It's Friday.LOL ... just for reference on our rides home on Fridays we now include a beer ride section ... and yes it is just that .... drink beer while you ride. Heinrich Hattingh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted March 28, 2014 Share BTW The level of technicality is nowhere close to XCO level...so they throw in some technical single track, and all of a sudden....nowhere else can ride it well except Schurter and Buys?? again...Newbie?Have you ever seen how that Burry chap used to ride tech sections (proper tech) on his 29'er ... and he was no giant (In the physical sense, but not in the awesomeness sense) .... it comes down to rider, rider, rider, rider with a small degree of assistance from the wheelsize should that wheel size benefit that riders style of riding. BogusOne and Fabian46 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabian46 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Have you ever seen how that Burry chap used to ride tech sections (proper tech) on his 29'er ... and he was no giant (In the physical sense, but not in the awesomeness sense) .... it comes down to rider, rider, rider, rider with a small degree of assistance from the wheelsize should that wheel size benefit that riders style of riding. Agree 1000% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted March 28, 2014 Share Have you ever seen how that Burry chap used to ride tech sections (proper tech) on his 29'er ... and he was no giant (In the physical sense, but not in the awesomeness sense) .... it comes down to rider, rider, rider, rider with a small degree of assistance from the wheelsize should that wheel size benefit that riders style of riding. I don't think we can use pros as a guide on what to ride.. they are a different breed altogether. You ride what works for you. And what works for me is my zula 27.5 I am comfy on it and I have a whole lotta fun Fabian46 and Hairy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabian46 Posted March 28, 2014 Share I don't think we can use pros as a guide on what to ride.. they are a different breed altogether. You ride what works for you. And what works for me is my zula 27.5 I am comfy on it and I have a whole lotta fun my 26 full suss and 29 HT works for me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted March 28, 2014 Share Hairy, don't forget how important the tyre tread pattern and chain lube brand are as well. When you factor those in, Nino and Phil clearly have an advantage - They are like Honey Badgers on White Lightening out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabian46 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Hairy, don't forget how important the tyre tread pattern and chain lube brand are as well. When you factor those in, Nino and Phil clearly have an advantage - They are like Honey Badgers on White Lightening out there. And carbon bottle cage.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted March 28, 2014 Share With all due respect...u have selective reading. And if this thread caused you such severe piles, why did you comment? I was specifically referring to these 2 in the CAPE EPIC. Now go and take the thorn out of your paw...or Climb back under the bridge....or....just ignore the thread...not that difficult. Your clearly a pro cyclist that knows everything there is to know about cycling....sorry to bore you... As a Newbie to thehubsa, you might not know that today is Fight Club Friday (Happens every Friday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted March 28, 2014 Share I don't think we can use pros as a guide on what to ride.. they are a different breed altogether. You ride what works for you. And what works for me is my zula 27.5 I am comfy on it and I have a whole lotta funmy 26 full suss and 29 HT works for me tooRiding my first 650B at the moment and so far it has been great.... will only really see the difference when I jump back on a 26er following this, but do no think the difference in feel will be huge.... it is not like when I used to get on the 26er after riding the 29er or visa versa where the feeling of wheel size was very evident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighter-Lights Posted March 28, 2014 Share http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVuy-sHzo9U Nice vid... mix of 26er, 27.5 and 29er... Absalon kills everybody on a 26er... Nice battle between Absalon and Nino... Burry 4th... worth watching... Edited March 28, 2014 by Brighter-Lights Headshot and jaaki 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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