IH8MUD Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 When I did my 1st "self build bicycle"Did not know shaite about steering tube length and all. Bought a 2nd hand fork from a hubber. With carbon steering tube. Thought I was very cool. Got the fork and the steering was cut to short for my frame.
Boerklong Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 Fox kit eish, learnt that lesson early with Fox motocross gear falling apart.Only fox product I use is their gloves
Mntboy Posted July 20, 2016 Posted July 20, 2016 Selling my silverback 26" and bought a mongoose 29er......Silverback is awesome.............................. But I am very biased in my opinion regarding Silverback. Sent from my GT-S6790 using Tapatalk
JXV Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 At that time. the majority of 29ers were ****.......but still quicker than 26ers..... Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
ShanRam Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Reading these posts are making me very weary of buying a 7 years old (second hand) full carbon road bike. That would be too much school fees should/when something goes wrong In saying that, i love this thread - i'm learning a lot
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 ....but still quicker than 26ers..... Sent from my SM-G900F using TapatalkOnly if you pedal harder Or ride solely on jeep track.
Loose cog Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 For me it was buying a Craft Elite bib. The wide, thin leg trim stretched out after not more than 15 washes. They now look like baggies! Even my 15 year old Santini shorts are in better condition although they are becoming quite see through in places.
droo Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Die ding was lekker K@K12339_1_truvativ_giga_pipe_t.jpg Those things wouldn't even make it to the shops and back without seizing...
JXV Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Only if you pedal harder Or ride solely on jeep track.Quicker than 26ers regardless whether you want to believe it or not.... Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Quicker than 26ers regardless whether you want to believe it or not.... Sent from my SM-G900F using TapatalkNope. Can't make a blanket statement like that without quantifying it with "all things remaining equal" Geometry and rider proficiency has a far greater effect on a bike's "speed"
Skubarra Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Nope. Can't make a blanket statement like that without quantifying it with "all things remaining equal" Geometry and rider proficiency has a far greater effect on a bike's "speed" Yes - that makes so much sense which is why I opted for the 26er and now will never take hub advice again
Thomo Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Boutique type wheels.Often overrated and invariably tough to get spares. A mountain bike.It gathered more dust in the garage than on the trails. LOL
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Yes - that makes so much sense which is why I opted for the 26er and now will never take hub advice again What bikes were you considering and what did you buy, skubs? And why are you rueing it now? Personally I'd love to still have my old sixer... And still have 3 at home (okay, one full bike and 2 frames)
JXV Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Nope. Can't make a blanket statement like that without quantifying it with "all things remaining equal" Geometry and rider proficiency has a far greater effect on a bike's "speed"If a lion was chasing you then you'd get further on a 29er than a 26er before you were caught and eaten.........same trail, same rider, same level of motivation Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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