Gen Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 I have 650b 120mm dual sus, hubby has 650b 120mm dual sus and a 29 single speed rigid. (North west)
igg Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 For OP's purposes: GP, 29er duel sus, currently 100mm front and back soon to be converted 120mm front - yeeeeeehaaaaa!Ohsnap. Dropped my fork off by my LBS earlier to get it serviced and converted to 120mm.Can't wait to see how different it feels.
blondeonabike Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 26" full sus with nice grippy tyres for Howick and Karkloof :wub: :wub:
Escapee.. Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 29'er HT http://40.media.tumblr.com/f8b143f3a0e80eda449c4cf1610602e0/tumblr_na1x43Tw7h1s1jhxno1_500.jpg
BenGraham Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 26er Steel hardtail 120/150 fork; its my mid field xc/enduro bike. I'm not winning races but I'm definitely having a good time. Saving for a dropper. I have every reason to believe this will make it even more awesome.Gauteng.
Wayne Potgieter Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 26er Steel hardtail 120/150 fork; its my mid field xc/enduro bike. I'm not winning races but I'm definitely having a good time. Saving for a dropper. I have every reason to believe this will make it even more awesome.Gauteng.What size dropper are you looking for?
Bomberman Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 26er Steel hardtail 120/150 fork; its my mid field xc/enduro bike. I'm not winning races but I'm definitely having a good time. Saving for a dropper. I have every reason to believe this will make it even more awesome.Gauteng.Im glad to see Im not the only one.
BenGraham Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 What size dropper are you looking for?27.2. Not a lot of options. Also 4 inch drop is the most you get at that size although 5 would probably be better.
rampies Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Used to live in Gauteng:Steel frame HT 26"with 130mm front - found it more than sufficient for anything in the area. Did some Nelspruit rides with it as well, but that far east a FullSus would also work magic on some of the many rocks and roots on DH trails. Now in Cpt:Converted to 140/150mm full sus, 26".
RockCoach Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 So.... as bike shop owner. In Gauteng... On The SPRUIT nogal! 50% sales:29" dual suspension trail bikes 110 & 120mm 30% sales:650B dual sus 140mm 10%sales:29" hardtails 10% sales:650B dual sus 120mm 6% sales:29" dual sus 100mm 4% sales:Road bike Okay, so we're not your average LBS. Have to bear in mind we only have Pyga, Cube and Contraband for sale.
sadamhussein Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 there is a much bigger lean towards hardtails in that part of the country than what I am used to see in the Western Cape.Anyone ever noticed this? And if so what is the main reason for the difference in choice? interesting topic! I personally think the answer lies in why people get into mountainbiking:The "why" will usually determine the type of riding they do, and the type of bikes they aspire to. Most people here are heavy into stage racing,or training for stage racing, on the dirt highways we have around here. In Gauteng you are not having fun unless you're suffering and training for something - simply riding your bike is not enough. There's always that unspoken competition, even in casual rides. Having a heavy "cumbersome" dual-susser will see you falling behind so the trend is heavily perpetuated through peer pressure. This trend has become so commonplace that most shops look at you funny if you say "all-mountain" or "enduro" to them. A novice in Gauteng will 9/10 times be set up by the shop for racing. Because of this, sadly many people miss out on the joy of simply riding and enjoying life. It also puts them at a disadvantage when they seek out more challenging terrain and stray ever so slightly from hardtail-highways. It's changing slowly though. ps. i ride a 27.5 140mm dual-susser enduro
RockCoach Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 interesting topic! I personally think the answer lies in why people get into mountainbiking:The "why" will usually determine the type of riding they do, and the type of bikes they aspire to. Most people here are heavy into stage racing,or training for stage racing, on the dirt highways we have around here. In Gauteng you are not having fun unless you're suffering and training for something - simply riding your bike is not enough. There's always that unspoken competition, even in casual rides. Having a heavy "cumbersome" dual-susser will see you falling behind so the trend is heavily perpetuated through peer pressure. This trend has become so commonplace that most shops look at you funny if you say "all-mountain" or "enduro" to them. A novice in Gauteng will 9/10 times be set up by the shop for racing. Because of this, sadly many people miss out on the joy of simply riding and enjoying life. It also puts them at a disadvantage when they seek out more challenging terrain and stray ever so slightly from hardtail-highways. It's changing slowly though. ps. i ride a 27.5 140mm dual-susser enduroYou see, that's where The Trailhead is different to most other shops. But a couple of our closest shops like Dirt Merchant and Mikes Bikes have a similar trail vibe.
sadamhussein Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 You see, that's where The Trailhead is different to most other shops. But a couple of our closest shops like Dirt Merchant and Mikes Bikes have a similar trail vibe. I know, which is why i shop at your shop
RockCoach Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 I know, which is why i shop at your shop The biggest difference is actually riding with guys who have the same trail mindset and don't Strava up all the hills.
Spokey Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Jobeg 26 dual susser, 650b steel hard tail, enjoy them both, though perhaps leaning toward the 650 hardtail at the moment. Just 100mm though, would like to try a longer travel fork.
ByronH Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 I ride, and love, my 29r hardtail. For me though, its because I fell for the bike the first time I saw it waiting for a new owner at the lbs... and it was at a price I could kinda afford, even though I wasnt even looking.
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