rouxtjie 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!And the rave reviews from okes that just dropped 30-40k on a 29'er...of course they are going to love and rave about it. Imagine going to your friends...other hubbers and probably the worst...the SWAMBO and admit you just made a 30-40k mistake, my wife will kill me
Mr. G Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 And the rave reviews from okes that just dropped 30-40k on a 29'er...of course they are going to love and rave about it. Imagine going to your friends...other hubbers and probably the worst...the SWAMBO and admit you just made a 30-40k mistake, my wife will kill me I spent R20k , less than on my 26er and I still love my 29er more-so next theory please All bikes have their place, only now a 29er's place is first and 26er's is now second or third
Wyatt Earp Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 And the rave reviews from okes that just dropped 30-40k on a 29'er...of course they are going to love and rave about it. Imagine going to your friends...other hubbers and probably the worst...the SWAMBO and admit you just made a 30-40k mistake, my wife will kill me My MCR looks like an ice cream bike, nowhere near R 40 k.I love that bike stukkend.
Mr. G Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 I have ..... Don't stress Big S, not all legs are made for pushing big wheels.....jus kidding
rouxtjie Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 I spent R20k , less than on my 26er and I still love my 29er more-so next theory please All bikes have their place, only now a 29er's place is first and 26er's is now second or thirdMust be an awesome 26'er...let me know when you wanna break it up and sell of the worthless components wrt to the podiums...I am no racingsnake so 76th to 72nd...aint enough motivation, will have lookout for you at the next race
rouxtjie Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 My MCR looks like an ice cream bike, nowhere near R 40 k.I love that bike stukkend. mmmmm love the niner's looks...without a doubt the best looking bikes on the market right now...especially the air carbon...bliksem. If I can convince the wife that I need bigger wheels a niner and maybe the chumba 29'ers would be top of my list.
supra Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 I have a quick question, I currently ride a FS 26 Yeti, and looking to go to the darkside. I am 1.81m, weigh 72kg's and do lots of stage racing Sani2C, Mankele, Wine2Whales, Swazi etc. Anyone in this boat that can let me know what your experience is after moving to a 29er? Any advice/tips? Cheers
koukie Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 I have a quick question, I currently ride a FS 26 Yeti, and looking to go to the darkside. I am 1.81m, weigh 72kg's and do lots of stage racing Sani2C, Mankele, Wine2Whales, Swazi etc. Anyone in this boat that can let me know what your experience is after moving to a 29er? Any advice/tips? CheersI have tested a 29er hardtail, its nothing like a dual 26er, its still hard. I'm also not convinced yet that its faster or what ever it is that people change to 29ers. If I have to choose between a 26hard and 29 hardtail then I would choose the 29er, but for now I'm still with my 26 dual.
Velouria Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 I have a quick question, I currently ride a FS 26 Yeti, and looking to go to the darkside. I am 1.81m, weigh 72kg's and do lots of stage racing Sani2C, Mankele, Wine2Whales, Swazi etc. Anyone in this boat that can let me know what your experience is after moving to a 29er? Any advice/tips? CheersFor stage racing I'd stay with the 26 FS, and for single day marathon (and further) racing I'd go for the 29er hard tail.
CAAD4 Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 mmmmm love the niner's looks...without a doubt the best looking bikes on the market right now...especially the air carbon...bliksem. If I can convince the wife that I need bigger wheels a niner and maybe the chumba 29'ers would be top of my list. Now you are talking. PM Ngala24 for an update.
Eldron Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 I have a quick question, I currently ride a FS 26 Yeti, and looking to go to the darkside. I am 1.81m, weigh 72kg's and do lots of stage racing Sani2C, Mankele, Wine2Whales, Swazi etc. Anyone in this boat that can let me know what your experience is after moving to a 29er? Any advice/tips? Cheers All depends on what you want to achieve. If you want to go faster and are happy to hurt more for faster times I would recommend a 29er hardtail over a 26er DS. If you want more comfort and are happy to sacrifice some speed for comfort I'd recommend a 29er DS. In order of speed in marathons I'd say fastest to slowest:29er HT26er HT26er DS29er DS Comfort:29er DS most confy26er DS29er HT26er HT least comfy
KnobbyMech Posted February 17, 2011 Author Posted February 17, 2011 And the rave reviews from okes that just dropped 30-40k on a 29'er...of course they are going to love and rave about it. Imagine going to your friends...other hubbers and probably the worst...the SWAMBO and admit you just made a 30-40k mistake, my wife will kill me Actually not true. My 29er is R14,5k (with some KCNC bits and another saddle added). I will get new wheels, but my rave came while riding the stock standard XTC29. My 26" Anthem is the 40k one with XTR all round and RS SID wc. Come to think of it..your are right, not a fair comparison
rouxtjie Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Now you are talking. PM Ngala24 for an update.Picked up new wheels from the man on Monday...and apparently you are not sharing a serious piece of bike porn with us sir, shame on you We want picks when its done btw. Saw his 29'er, very nice, great finishes and geo works for me. I might just be tempted into this "foefie" with one of his imports
Eldron Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Actually not true. My 29er is R14,5k (with some KCNC bits and another saddle added). I will get new wheels, but my rave came while riding the stock standard XTC29. My 26" Anthem is the 40k one with XTR all round and RS SID wc. Come to think of it..your are right, not a fair comparison A fine base for a bike - I took the frame and fork and upgraded to full XT running gear, XTR brakes, American classic wheels, rithcey wcs alu finishing kit and the bike is a 10.8kg mile eating monster. Enjoy enjoy enjoy!
CAAD4 Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Picked up new wheels from the man on Monday...and apparently you are not sharing a serious piece of bike porn with us sir, shame on you We want picks when its done btw. Saw his 29'er, very nice, great finishes and geo works for me. I might just be tempted into this "foefie" with one of his imports Pics will come when it's done. Wheels are currently being built.
KnobbyMech Posted February 22, 2011 Author Posted February 22, 2011 A fine base for a bike - I took the frame and fork and upgraded to full XT running gear, XTR brakes, American classic wheels, rithcey wcs alu finishing kit and the bike is a 10.8kg mile eating monster. Enjoy enjoy enjoy! Nice! I saw your tread on your new baby. Just got my American Classics as well. I have opted for KCNC stem, handlebar and seatpost as it is light, "cheap" and goes nicely with the black and silver 2011 frame and fork graphics. Will keep the SLX crank, but will upgrade the brakes at some point. Will post a pic here or on your tread as soon as I figure out how to download a pic from my phonecam (with your permission offcourse , I dont want you to get green and all )
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