CraigCCW Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 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. ichops, dirtrider, nonky and 4 others 7
Fork-it Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Thank you for sharing... your information is not helping my decision making one one bit! johanpre44, Wet Ears and gpcar 3
(Deon) Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Hey, 26er vs 29er debate.. I love these!! Muzzarati, Skubarra, Gadgetman and 1 other 4
Escapee.. Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 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 MTBc, jules1976, Daredevil and 6 others 9
Pusher Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Or spent more time evaluating a 650b! TK-Sp3cialiSt 1
CraigCCW Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 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
CraigCCW Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 Or spent more time evaluating a 650b! Maybe that's the answer, granted that is some of the twistiest singletrack I have ever ridden.
Super Sywurm Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 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. Eddy Gordo, Peach. and T-Bob 3
porqui Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 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
NotSoBigBen Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 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
V12man Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 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. CraigCCW, sawystertrance, IdeJongh and 6 others 9
Skubarra Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 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
CraigCCW Posted June 23, 2014 Author Posted June 23, 2014 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.
NotSoBigBen Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 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!
Skubarra Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 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
Guest EdEdEd Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 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
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