fafa1505 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Thanks dude. Makes sense. I think I am moving towards a lighter bike. I have very little skill on the mtb anyway. So might not too much of a difference to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted July 12, 2014 Share We rode epic on our hardtails. We didn't die. We would have suffered less on FS though. I'd rather ride it on an decent 26er fs than on a bling 29 hardtail. Look for a second hand fs here, there are lots of bargains available. Don't let the lure of big wheels fool you. Are you racing to win anything? ChUkKy, Oufy MTB (Roadie) and nonky 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fafa1505 Posted July 17, 2014 Share Nope not racing to win anything. Just maybe finish in top half...so that I know im not spending 10hours a day on the bike. I agree with that 26er FS option. Just won't be in with the cool kids. But its mostly for the race and probably wont use it again expect for social rides. So doesn't make sense to over invest nonky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrantRH Posted July 18, 2014 Share Find a 2nd hand 29er FS. LBS stock 26 components less and less these days. In the next 3 years or so you are going to battle to get simple things like the 26er tire you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarHugger Posted July 18, 2014 Share HT is for "harde gatte" while DS is for "softies".........always remember it is not about the bike...... ......lovely Friday everyone........(need to run) Super Sywurm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted July 18, 2014 Share Find a 2nd hand 29er FS. LBS stock 26 components less and less these days. In the next 3 years or so you are going to battle to get simple things like the 26er tire you want. I'm already battling to find 26er tires. Some shops don't stock any 26" tires any more. This is frustrating, as I love my 26er, and would not want to 'upgrade' to 29. But soon I may not have a choice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenReaper Posted July 18, 2014 Share  I'm already battling to find 26er tires. Some shops don't stock any 26" tires any more. This is frustrating, as I love my 26er, and would not want to 'upgrade' to 29. But soon I may not have a choice... Luckely my LBS stil stock lots of tyres,but went to get a price for replacing my damaged 26" fork and was told that there was none available and the importers would not be bringing in 26" forks anymore. So IMO dual-sus would be ideal,29" if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted July 18, 2014 Share A softail will be easier on the backside than a hardtail but a full suspension bike will offer even more comfort . rouxtjie and _David_ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted July 18, 2014 Share   Luckely my LBS stil stock lots of tyres,but went to get a price for replacing my damaged 26" fork and was told that there was none available and the importers would not be bringing in 26" forks anymore. So IMO dual-sus would be ideal,29" if possible.What fork are you after ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted July 18, 2014 Share My money....something along the lines of steel. Niner MCR is pearl in that bracket. BarHugger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 18, 2014 Share  I'm already battling to find 26er tires. Some shops don't stock any 26" tires any more. This is frustrating, as I love my 26er, and would not want to 'upgrade' to 29. But soon I may not have a choice...There will always be the international/ online stores, which are often cheaper to boot gwhite 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDee Posted July 18, 2014 Share I am amazed that no-one has suggested that you look at a full suspension 650B! In my opinion, the best of both worlds! Catatonic_Joe and LONE TWO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted July 18, 2014 Share  I'm already battling to find 26er tires. Some shops don't stock any 26" tires any more. This is frustrating, as I love my 26er, and would not want to 'upgrade' to 29. But soon I may not have a choice... Is this not a compelling reason to fit 650b wheels to your 26" if you can? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted July 18, 2014 Share I am amazed that no-one has suggested that you look at a full suspension 650B! In my opinion, the best of both worlds!omg here we go....just in time for friday Vangar, nonky and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karma Posted July 18, 2014 Share omg here we go....just in time for friday  Relax.... it is, at the end of the day, just his opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rouxtjie Posted July 18, 2014 Share Relax.... it is, at the end of the day, just his opinion.Dont you have a papsak to empty....its friday, moermekaar remember. BarHugger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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