Aggies Posted January 16, 2011 Author Posted January 16, 2011 Oh sorry ran out of maple syrup there Anyway, George could have won it on a tricycle for all I care, the fact is that it shows that he is in good shape and there exists the possibility that we can finally have a saffa team win the Epic !!! Yebo Yes. Now you are speaking some sense. Kev and David to take it for sure. Just wish we get more people to support the saffas.
Weight Weenie Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Ok and to bring in another argument in here, how did the okes fair with normal tyres on the 29'ers ? Atta is tough and most would look at you funny if you were not running UST- sidewall cuts etc says conventional wisdom. Now the 29'ers were mostly on non-UST racekings and I havent heard of issues (yet) so what will happen come Epic time ? Will UST be available ?As I'm worried there will be another "lets use latex tubes cause their lighter" episode....
covie Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 First 3 places at the Attakwas. David George Stephan Sahm Karl Platt a Sign of the times? or just a stirr for those 26" believers? and don't come with the "because they are sponsored" story - they had the choice. Im not pro 26 or 29. But what everybody fails to mention is these guys would still have kicked everyone elses but on 21" wheels. Im sure it was just more comfy on the 29's
udxcob Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 I tried a 29er fisher for a weekend and hated it, I don't 29ers are for everyone, some will like them and some won't, I personally love the way they look but I can't ride them
'Dale Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Horses for courses: Rocky terrain, rough gravel - 29Sandy-ish, gravel-ish terrain - 26 Attakwas clearly demands the bigger roll-over of the 29".
Wyatt Earp Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Horses for courses: Rocky terrain, rough gravel - 29Sandy-ish, gravel-ish terrain - 26 Attakwas clearly demands the bigger roll-over of the 29". I find the 29'er better in thick sand than a 26 "
dev null Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Horror of horrors.... Why not a MTB with a 28inch front and 27inch rear? Wouldn't that keep everybody happy then.
NielC Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 In the words of Lance Armstrong "It's not about the bike". Well done guys for winning such a tough race though. In the end it's about your physical and mental strength and I'm sure there are guys who's butts were whipped (whether on a 29-er or 26-er) by guys on less expensive bikes, just because they are willing to push harder. my 2c worth.
koukie Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 I went pass a lot of 29ers on my Zula, no need for me to get a 29er. Whats was Dangle's time in the end. He is Xtream!!
onetrackmind Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 In the words of Lance Armstrong "It's not about the bike". Well done guys for winning such a tough race though. In the end it's about your physical and mental strength and I'm sure there are guys who's butts were whipped (whether on a 29-er or 26-er) by guys on less expensive bikes, just because they are willing to push harder. my 2c worth.Very true. Trek has won 17 of the last 11 Tours de France, and their bikes are k*k.
onetrackmind Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Sandy-ish, gravel-ish terrain - 26 Why would a 26" bike be better here?
Bat-ass Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 29er just more fun to ride... i can ride technical sections now on my 29er that i couldnt ride on my 26!!!!
Wyatt Earp Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 I went pass a lot of 29ers on my Zula, no need for me to get a 29er. Whats was Dangle's time in the end. He is Xtream!!Hi Koukie I ended up on 6:50. 29er just more fun to ride... i can ride technical sections now on my 29er that i couldnt ride on my 26!!!!Very well said, I think many can benefit from this.Had it not been for my 29'er wheel size I would have had to walk that very rocky downhill on a rigid fork.
'Dale Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 I find the 29'er better in thick sand than a 26 "Interesting, Dangle. [please note these comments are coming from a roadie who socialises on his MTB. ]
'Dale Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Why would a 26" bike be better here?I intended to write that the 29er, I guess, is more suitable to bigger obstacles than the 26er with its greater diameter/ radius / wheel size.Nevva ridden a 29er.
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