29er

[shadowchaser-d]

I am not a mountain biker but am looking at maybe investing in one....i have heard and read that the 29er is a nice ride but i have also noticed that none of the pros use them(could be wrong though) Why then is it such a great buy?

[Mudsimus]

Why then is it such a great buy?

 

Who said it is?

[Kiwi]

Not many Euro Pros on them yet but they are big on the US Pro circuit, Gary Fisher and Kona have had wins this year on the NORBA circuit in the US.

[Tumbleweed]

there is some movement among the pros to use them. titusti will be along any minute to tell you all about the bonuses of a 29er.

[shadowchaser-d]

Why then is it such a great buy?

 

Who said it is?

 

I have read a couple of posts on the Hub that mentioned what an awesome ride the 29er is....like i said i don't know much about mnt bikes, hence the question

[Flowta]

 

I am not a mountain biker but am looking at maybe investing in one....i have heard and read that the 29er is a nice ride but i have also noticed that none of the pros use them(could be wrong though) Why then is it such a great buy?

 

Didn't armstrong win a race recently on a 29er?

 

I think the guy who came 4th was on a rigid single speed 29er

 

[shadowchaser-d]

there is some movement among the pros to use them. titusti will be along any minute to tell you all about the bonuses of a 29er.

 

Cool, thanks.    I speak under correction but i am sure a couple of years back at the crater cruize Anke Erlank won the race on one....i recall someone commenting on it that day?

[AndreZA]

You have to be tall enough to ride one, especially with suspension. Anything under 5ft8 and they say it gets too big.

 

 

[Kiwi]

I am not a mountain biker but am looking at maybe investing in one....i have heard and read that the 29er is a nice ride but i have also noticed that none of the pros use them(could be wrong though) Why then is it such a great buy?

Didn't armstrong win a race recently on a 29er?

I think the guy who came 4th was on a rigid single speed 29er

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=36722&KW=

[Flowta]

 

I am not a mountain biker but am looking at maybe investing in one....i have heard and read that the 29er is a nice ride but i have also noticed that none of the pros use them(could be wrong though) Why then is it such a great buy?

 

Didn't armstrong win a race recently on a 29er?

 

I think the guy who came 4th was on a rigid single speed 29er

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=36722&KW=

 

Thanks, that's the one I was thinking of

 

[shadowchaser-d]

You have to be tall enough to ride one' date=' especially with suspension. Anything under 5ft8 and they say it gets too big.

 

 

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Being 6ft1 i should be ok then.  The garry fisher look very nice.

[AndreZA]

There is a beutifull one in the classified a few pages back. Went for R15000 or something.

 

 

[Kiwi]

 

 

Complete bike above with Shimano Deore LX is Approx R15,000.00

 

We have an Upgrade Your 26er to a 29er Deal on at the moment.  Scandal Scandium XC Frame, M29er suspension forks, wheel (complete with tubes and tyres etc) R9,127.00

 

Saves you an extra R900.00

 

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=29ER%20UPGRADE%20PACKAGE

 

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.za/images/products/Scandal%2029er%20Frame%20Side%20On%20.jpg

Kiwi2008-12-05 04:15:58

[AndreZA]

Kiwi, please don't start.

 

 

[Mudsimus]

That on one is sweet...

[Kiwi]

Mine's nearly done, 21" 29er frame. Can you say Barn Gate!