Ronald22 Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 So there you have it! 29ers are for cyclists who don't know how to ride a 26er properly hahaha!! Could not have said it better myself
Wyatt Earp Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 hahaha!! Could not have said it better myselfWell , why don't you guys come and dice us so we can see who can and can not ride a bike properly.
KnobbyMech Posted February 16, 2011 Author Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Well , why don't you guys come and dice us so we can see who can and can not ride a bike properly. And for once Knobby and Dangle are in the same team. Kinda comfoting. Edited February 16, 2011 by KnobbyMech
RaeTrewBrowne Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 No rant from Knobby here, just rave. I am a late bloomer to the 29er world and only got my 1st 29er this month. Were not convinced I would enjoy the 29 hardtail more than my trusty AnthemX 26'' dual. Still felt the same way after my first couple of rides and decided the Anthem will remain my race weapon of choice... That was untill I took both bikes to Rietvlei Mtb park this weekend. Man that 29er is awesome! After taking on sharp corners (especially on downhill corners) with the 26" after I went there with the 29er I realize that I control the 29er much better through the corners and have much better balance resulting in a faster exit through despite the so called sluggish accelleration of the bigeer wheels. Pushing hard on flat twisty singletrack, the 26 was more responsive, but I felt I was about to loose the front wheel any second. I felt way more in control and relaxed with the biggy and could hold much tighter lines. I now strongly believe that a marathon will be more enjoyable, less exausting, more fun and faster on the biggy. Let the upgrades begin. Loan anyone? And rocks, what rocks? Shoot! awesome! thanks for this! i am + - 10 days away from getting my new 29er and you covered all areas that were concerning me
vanniri Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 Well , why don't you guys come and dice us so we can see who can and can not ride a bike properly. No, I prefer speculation and fleeting statements - go race a road bike instead!
Wayne Booysen Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 How you gonna do that, it doesn't have peddles That's just it....you don't have to pedal!
Wyatt Earp Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 No, I prefer speculation and fleeting statements - go race a road bike instead!please bring that too, actually bring the entire fleet of bikes, I am game for anything.
Wyatt Earp Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 That's just it....you don't have to pedal!Nearly impossible with peddles in any case.
supra Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 Good read...http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/the-truth-behind-29ers-28684
Montblanc Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 Stop being such a big baby I find the thread interesting & informative as I'm thinking of doing the same move at the end of the year and value the casual rider's opinion more than the sponsored rider who gets paid to endorse products. True I find the opinion of the guys not having a 29'er boring. There is a huge difference between the 2 bikes performance.
vanniri Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 Anybody seen the new Giant 29" HT? They solve the difficulty of tyre/chainring clearance by dropping the drive side chainstay below the middle chainring edge where it meets the BB Checkout Bikeradar for the details
Guest Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 True I find the opinion of the guys not having a 29'er boring. There is a huge difference between the 2 bikes performance. And that has been debated to death in about 20 other threads. My point was that perhaps people should use the search function. I'm not obsessed with the size of my rim, really, there is no actual conclusive test data that says one is better than the other. When you suck at riding either way, who gives a sjit?
Montblanc Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 Whatever makes you jump up and down boet. Don't care!
leeu52 Posted February 16, 2011 Posted February 16, 2011 The negative 29er feedback seems to have one thing in common ... it comes from people who have never ridden one! Go figure!
Mr. G Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 The negative 29er feedback seems to have one thing in common ... it comes from people who have never ridden one! Go figure! + 1
Zeps Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 The negative 29er feedback seems to have one thing in common ... it comes from people who have never ridden one! Go figure! I have .....
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