Li Mu Bai Posted November 30, 2008 Share well I had fun, nice to try out some high end machines, and the track was good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li Mu Bai Posted November 30, 2008 Share oh and was good to meet Danger Dassie too.Tried the GF 29er, was ok, set up was too stiff on the bike, tire pressure too hard too, but interesting. didnt notice any real advantage, and there was enough varied stuff on the track. the new Commencal was really smooth, the meta 4 was amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thug Posted November 30, 2008 Share GO 2.0, In terms of what a 29er is.... At the most basic level, a ?29er? refers to a mountain bike with alarger rim than a ?traditional or regular? mountain bike. The ?29? isactually a bit of a misnomer, as it refers to the approximate diameterof the entire wheel (with a tire mounted), whereas a regular mtb isapproximately 26? in diameter. To be more specific about rim size, the29er uses rims of the exact diameter of a ?regular? road bike rim alsoreferred to as ?700c". [/Quote] Why a 29er? For tall people, 29" can help bring things back into proportions, andthis way also take away the disadvantages they suffer riding a bikewith dispropotionately small wheels. With a properly designed 29" bike,they will be more stable in the saddle, even in extremely steep climbsand descends. The larger contact patch of the 29" tires helps themgenerate the grip and traction to keep up with lighter riders a bi moreeasily. For short people, 29" offers the same pro's and con's. The con's of 26"mean less of a problem to them, but are improved upon anyway, while thecon's of 29" (like weight), affect them a little more. People as shortas 1m53 (5') are enjoying their 29" bikes, though under 5'5", it doestake attention to detail in order to not produce toe-overlap (toerubbing front tire when steering). [/Quote] If you want anymore answers..... http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=18514 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bustthesickness Posted November 30, 2008 Share And the benefit of that on a MTB is? (I'm asking this coz I genuinely am curious!) Speak to Xenomorph. He's got a 29" hardtail and loves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flea Posted November 30, 2008 Share Sorry - if it was too stiff - was probably still set up for my weight...yes the idea behind the 29er is that the geometry is different. The GF was set up more aggressively than the Niner. Battled initially with the size around a twisty track, but liked the ability to sail oiver the roots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyOwl3.0 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Thanks guys...makes a lot more sense now. Had visions of these ginormous wheels!! Ok...so whats the bike of choice? Hard or soft tail? Is the Hard tail a more 'hard core' approach?The chance to test ride a bike at such an arranged venue is a fantastic idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sias Posted November 30, 2008 Share Ek was ook daar! Het die volgende gery:Gary Fisher Super CaliberTrek somethingorotherTrek EX met 5" suspension travel - voel of jy in 'n Rolls Royce rondsweef.Volcan Mongoose Canaan Team - die verassing van die dag... Specialized Epic - baie lekker fiets, maar die Mongoose was beter.Ek dink hulle kan gerus meer sulke dae hou sodat newbies soos ek kan voel wat die verskil is tussen die verskillende fietse. Baie goed ge-organiseer en 'n interessante baan met 'n bietjie van alles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flea Posted November 30, 2008 Share Agreed about the course - makes a change to ride some single track at the farm - too often we just ride the same dirt roads. from now on I am going to "explore" the farm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markStockton Posted November 30, 2008 Share Mark' date=' don't be a panzy and just buy that Epic man [/quote'] Sorry to report that the Epic is fairly low on my wish list. Tops is the Gary Fisher that Wayne has been riding. Awsome bike. Best value dual sus would probably be a full XT equiped Goose Canaan Elite. Rode a full carbon Merida 96, awesome, but far to race oriented for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 30, 2008 Share If you want 29ers, we have them! http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/Category.aspx?CategoryID=50 Hub Thread: https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=32319&PN=1 Look under the Special Offers section and we also have a Rolling Chassis offer to allow you to swap over your 26er to a 29er and save R900.00 as well! Pics should be on the website tonight, Hub Banner to follow... How good are they? Just Google On One Scandal 29er and check the reviews around the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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