Do you ride a 26er?

[Rudi33]

I still see a lot of 26ers still riding round Pta East on the weekend, looks like recreational 'I'm trying to lose weight' riders.. but on the roof racks of smart cars returning from races it's all 29ers.

 

So I think it's people that take the sport a lil more seriously have all upgraded to 29er or the newbie that's just started doesn't have any options of 26ers anywhere when they walk into a bike shop.

[Dexter-morgan]

I still have a 26" Camber - still enjoying it.

[Hairy]

I still see a lot of 26ers still riding round Pta East on the weekend, looks like recreational 'I'm trying to lose weight' riders.. but on the roof racks of smart cars returning from races it's all 29ers.

 

So I think it's people that take the sport a lil more seriously have all upgraded to 29er or the newbie that's just started doesn't have any options of 26ers anywhere when they walk into a bike shop.

I think you need to think again.

[Rouxenator]

No, planning to go 36er

[droenn]

I tempted to get a 26er for next bike.

 

Want to get a squishy bike sometime soon and can get awesome deals in the classifieds here, rather than spending considerably more on a 27.5...

[Hairy]

No, planning to go 36er

that sweatband in your profile pic would go 110% with the 36'er

[popcorn_skollie]

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[Hairy]

I tempted to get a 26er for next bike.

 

Want to get a squishy bike sometime soon and can get awesome deals in the classifieds here, rather than spending considerably more on a 27.5...

only issue with 26'ers is finding decent trail tyres ...but once you find a decent LBS or two that stock them, life is good!

[Rouxenator]

that sweatband in your profile pic would go 110% with the 36'er

True bru! Trust me, 36er is the future, anything less is kiddies bikes. 

[Hairy]

I still see a lot of 26ers still riding round Pta East on the weekend, looks like recreational 'I'm trying to lose weight' riders.. but on the roof racks of smart cars returning from races it's all 29ers.

 

So I think it's people that take the sport a lil more seriously have all upgraded to 29er or the newbie that's just started doesn't have any options of 26ers anywhere when they walk into a bike shop.

hang on, I recon this post is a hoax .... I mean, who actually puts their bikes on the roof of their smart cars .... hell a 24" bike has a longer wheel base than a Smart car!

[droenn]

only issue with 26'ers is finding decent trail tyres ...but once you find a decent LBS or two that stock them, life is good!

 

heard you can also just put 27.5 tyres in the oven at around 120 degrees (not too hot) for about an hour....

[gummibear]

Ride my 26er often  

 

 

[Hairy]

heard you can also just put 27.5 tyres in the oven at around 120 degrees (not too hot) for about an hour....

try it and tell us how this worked out will you 

[gummibear]

I still see a lot of 26ers still riding round Pta East on the weekend, looks like recreational 'I'm trying to lose weight' riders.. but on the roof racks of smart cars returning from races it's all 29ers.

 

So I think it's people that take the sport a lil more seriously have all upgraded to 29er or the newbie that's just started doesn't have any options of 26ers anywhere when they walk into a bike shop.

Just people that fell for the sales hype.

 

27.5 seems to be the biggest seller at the moment.

[Edition 507]

In a similar vein to riding a 26er, who still uses cassette tapes?

[Rudi33]

hang on, I recon this post is a hoax .... I mean, who actually puts their bikes on the roof of their smart cars .... hell a 24" bike has a longer wheel base than a Smart car!

sorry meant expensive cars.. not the brand 'Smart'