CraigCCW Posted June 23, 2014 Share I am not trying to start a 26er vs 29er debate, but just wanted to share my experience. Upgraded to a 29er Dec 2013, and have loved it, I am 6ft 100kg, and really felt as though it helped improve my riding. This weekend I did a race at Northern Farms, and with all the twisty single track I really missed my 26er. My 29er really did not handle the twisty single track well, and I often ran wide, one such instance caused me to fall and wind myself quite badly. I got up and continued riding, but really felt that if I was on my 26er, that twisty single track would have been alot easier, and alot more fun. I love my 29er, but I do miss the nimbleness of my 26er. MTBc, nonky, BigDL and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fork-it Posted June 23, 2014 Share Thank you for sharing... your information is not helping my decision making one one bit! johanpre44, gpcar and Wet Ears 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(Deon) Posted June 23, 2014 Share Hey, 26er vs 29er debate.. I love these!! Muzzarati, Gadgetman, nonky and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapee.. Posted June 23, 2014 Share I am not trying to start a 26er vs 29er debate, but just wanted to share my experience. Upgraded to a 29er Dec 2013, and have loved it, I am 6ft 100kg, and really felt as though it helped improve my riding. This weekend I did a race at Northern Farms, and with all the twisty single track I really missed my 26er. My 29er really did not handle the twisty single track well, and I often ran wide, one such instance caused me to fall and wind myself quite badly. I got up and continued riding, but really felt that if I was on my 26er, that twisty single track would have been alot easier, and alot more fun. I love my 29er, but I do miss the nimbleness of my 26er. You didnt fall with the 26er because you were riding too slow Skubarra, Wet Ears, jules1976 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted June 23, 2014 Share Or spent more time evaluating a 650b! TK-Sp3cialiSt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigCCW Posted June 23, 2014 Share Thank you for sharing... your information is not helping my decision making one one bit! Sorry, don't mean to aid in your confusion Fork-it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigCCW Posted June 23, 2014 Share Or spent more time evaluating a 650b! Maybe that's the answer, granted that is some of the twistiest singletrack I have ever ridden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Sywurm Posted June 23, 2014 Share I love the single tracks and technical rides more than the long flat jeep track and dirt roads, that's why I ride a 26" bike. T-Bob, Eddy Gordo and Peach. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted June 23, 2014 Share I am not trying to start a 26er vs 29er debate, but just wanted to share my experience. You just did!! Not the 1stNot the last I just enjoy riding my bike! Dexter-morgan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 23, 2014 Share I am not trying to start a 26er vs 29er debate, but just wanted to share my experience. You just did!! Not the 1stNot the last I just enjoy riding my bike! NOOOOOOOO Porky tell me you didn't just say that :whistling: Rierie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V12man Posted June 23, 2014 Share That singletrack caught me out the first day I rode a 29er - always off on the outside of the corners - not anymore..... and it's not a 26" vs 29" thing - it's a technique thing.... what works on a 26" does not work as well on the 29" - but figure out how to make the 29" turn and you will never go back. FlandersZA, 428 others, IdeJongh and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted June 23, 2014 Share Gave my 26er to my brother yesterday, kept it around for a year after buying a 29er but have only ridden it about 3 times since and missed the wagon wheels everytime, even on singletrack. No going back for me. Bloukrans, nonky and BSG 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigCCW Posted June 23, 2014 Share I am not trying to start a 26er vs 29er debate, but just wanted to share my experience. You just did!! Not the 1stNot the last I just enjoy riding my bike! I know I did, it was not my intention. I am fully aware that 26er is significantly better for the more technical aspects, that is not debatable. I am just sharing the fact that this is the first time I have personally experienced the shortcomings of my 29er. I am enjoying it, I enjoy it alot, but its always nice to hear what others have to say and have experienced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted June 23, 2014 Share That singletrack caught me out the first day I rode a 29er - always off on the outside of the corners - not anymore..... and it's not a 26" vs 29" thing - it's a technique thing.... what works on a 26" does not work as well on the 29" - but figure out how to make the 29" turn and you will never go back. As was mentioned and confirmed by MTBBAAISIKLISTS a few days ago as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted June 23, 2014 Share I am fully aware that 26er is significantly better for the more technical aspects, that is not debatable. No actually that's very debatable and the reason we have a weekly 26er vs 29er thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EdEdEd Posted June 23, 2014 Share That singletrack caught me out the first day I rode a 29er - always off on the outside of the corners - not anymore..... and it's not a 26" vs 29" thing - it's a technique thing.... what works on a 26" does not work as well on the 29" - but figure out how to make the 29" turn and you will never go back. You better take this to the next level! TWITTER Pappa Bear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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