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station · 11-19-2007, 08:27 AM

So everyone seems to be freaking out about 29ers. I might be a little late to the game, but I see they have a lot of new models coming out. I was looking at the new 08 Specialized Stumpjumper full suspension 29er. It looked amazing but was heavy as hell. I'm not really interested in a single gear as I gave up BMX in the 80s. I'm 6"1 so I'm really interested in trying one out. Lets discuss.

slowSSer · 11-19-2007, 08:33 AM

drink the kool-aid and go. i don't know much about the Specialized, but The Path has several 29er rentals to chose from- the nice part is that your rental fee can be applied toward a bike. I'm just under 6" and the 29er wheel has made so much of a difference in riding that there's only one 26" wheeled bike left in the quiver of 5 bikes

station · 11-19-2007, 08:35 AM

I didn't know the Path rented 29ers. Thanks man!

RacinJason · 11-19-2007, 08:36 AM

The the new Chumba is the coolest keep your eyes open.

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Originally Posted by station

So everyone seems to be freaking out about 29ers. I might be a little late to the game, but I see they have a lot of new models coming out. I was looking at the new 08 Specialized Stumpjumper full suspension 29er. It looked amazing but was heavy as hell. I'm not really interested in a single gear as I gave up BMX in the 80s. I'm 6"1 so I'm really interested in trying one out. Lets discuss.

DeeZee · 11-19-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by station

I didn't know the Path rented 29ers. Thanks man!

ride the Ellsworth demo. I think it is closer to what you are looking for.

I have a Homer Sultan that is the shiz'.

Talk to Brian. Dude knows his stuff

J_Sims · 11-19-2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by slowSSer

29er wheel has made so much of a difference in riding that there's only only 26" wheeled bike left in the quiver of 5 bikes

Hey I resemble that remark

slowSSer · 11-19-2007, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by station

I didn't know the Path rented 29ers. Thanks man!

not a problem. my dad rented an ellsworth from them- he liked it, but not as much as my seven duo (cant imagine why

) and he was going to rent a niner as well when he was still looking to get a new ride.

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Originally Posted by DeeZee

Talk to Brian. Dude knows his stuff

a second motion for talking with Brian. "knows his stuff" is kind of an understatement...

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Originally Posted by J_Sims

Hey I resemble that remark

fixed?

J_Sims · 11-19-2007, 08:54 AM

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fixed?

THX... Still waking up

Endo Verendo · 11-19-2007, 08:59 AM

You're not too late... the party is just getting started!

slowSSer · 11-19-2007, 09:00 AM

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THX... Still waking up

more coffee more coffee more coffee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ShinKen · 11-19-2007, 09:05 AM

I'm liking the new FS DH Niner!! but than I'm also liking some other frames as well!!

next year is gonna suck for me

I may want to buy a few @ the same time!!

wanting and doing is a different thing

for sure I think it will be the year of the big wheels!!

the TreK 69er looks very sweet!!! bUT why would u have a small rear wheel if u want to work hard on your climbs with da SS thing?

MTBMaven · 11-19-2007, 09:06 AM

What 29ers do they have for rent?

slowSSer · 11-19-2007, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MTBMaven

What 29ers do they have for rent?

i only know of the ellsworth evolve. they've likley added a few since then (turner? niner was in the works....). give em a ring! 714-669-0784

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the TreK 69er looks very sweet!!! by why would u have a small rear wheel if u want to work hard on your climbs with da SS thing?

i think it's due to the idea that 26" wheels accelerate faster than 29" wheels. I'd really still like to try one- hmm- maybe convert the tituSS to a 96er....

[SIZE=1]don't flame me, y'all- the original idea of this thread wasn't to discuss the 26 vs. 29 thing...[/SIZE]

cjwally · 11-19-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MTBMaven

What 29ers do they have for rent?

Ventana El Rey (3" XC FS), Ellsworth Evolve (4" XC-AM)

Schecky · 11-19-2007, 10:36 AM

El Reys are 4" travel.

DeeZee · 11-19-2007, 10:55 AM

[quote=slowSSer;140515]not a problem. my dad rented an ellsworth from them- he liked it, but not as much as my seven duo (cant imagine why

) and he was going to rent a niner as well when he was still looking to get a new ride.

a second motion for talking with Brian. "knows his stuff" is kind of an understatement...

Ok 29'er freak?

slowSSer · 11-19-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DeeZee

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Originally Posted by slowSSer

not a problem. my dad rented an ellsworth from them- he liked it, but not as much as my seven duo (cant imagine why

) and he was going to rent a niner as well when he was still looking to get a new ride.

a second motion for talking with Brian. "knows his stuff" is kind of an understatement...

Ok 29'er freak?

exactly

station · 11-19-2007, 02:05 PM

So are the 29" wheels slower than the 26"? I would think the opposite.

slowSSer · 11-19-2007, 02:12 PM

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So are the 29" wheels slower than the 26"? I would think the opposite.

well, that's where you get into issue- some people swear this is true- I've never felt it.

actually, i think that 29ers do roll better due to the larger size. 29ers supposedly get up to speed slower due to more rotational mass.

zero idea about the real science behind all of this though...

11-19-2007, 08:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
station Is this thing on?	29ers So everyone seems to be freaking out about 29ers. I might be a little late to the game, but I see they have a lot of new models coming out. I was looking at the new 08 Specialized Stumpjumper full suspension 29er. It looked amazing but was heavy as hell. I'm not really interested in a single gear as I gave up BMX in the 80s. I'm 6"1 so I'm really interested in trying one out. Lets discuss.

11-19-2007, 08:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
slowSSer ali'i hua	drink the kool-aid and go. i don't know much about the Specialized, but The Path has several 29er rentals to chose from- the nice part is that your rental fee can be applied toward a bike. I'm just under 6" and the 29er wheel has made so much of a difference in riding that there's only one 26" wheeled bike left in the quiver of 5 bikes __________________ "...the weather will continue to change, on and off, for a long, long time" -Al Sleet, the hippy dippy weatherman RIP George Carlin http://www.myspace.com/setswim

11-19-2007, 08:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Endo Verendo tool	You're not too late... the party is just getting started! __________________ Where are we eating?

11-19-2007, 09:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
ShinKen STR BUB!!	I'm liking the new FS DH Niner!! but than I'm also liking some other frames as well!! next year is gonna suck for me I may want to buy a few @ the same time!! wanting and doing is a different thing for sure I think it will be the year of the big wheels!! the TreK 69er looks very sweet!!! bUT why would u have a small rear wheel if u want to work hard on your climbs with da SS thing? __________________ Perhaps you think you're being treated unfairly? Last edited by ShinKen; 11-19-2007 at 11:58 AM.

11-19-2007, 09:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
MTBMaven Tom Brady Look A Like	What 29ers do they have for rent? __________________ You must be the change you wish to see in the world Mahatma Gandhi No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Episode V '07 Niner MCR9 - '07 Lemond Zürich - '89 Specialized Sirrus fixed/free

11-19-2007, 08:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
station Is this thing on?	I didn't know the Path rented 29ers. Thanks man!

11-19-2007, 10:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
Schecky SoCalMTBubbs	El Reys are 4" travel. __________________ tkblazer: it was Steven Jackson that led me to STR... http://www.ventanausa.com/

11-19-2007, 10:55 AM	#16 (permalink)
DeeZee E-Expert	Brian [quote=slowSSer;140515]not a problem. my dad rented an ellsworth from them- he liked it, but not as much as my seven duo (cant imagine why ) and he was going to rent a niner as well when he was still looking to get a new ride. a second motion for talking with Brian. "knows his stuff" is kind of an understatement... Ok 29'er freak? __________________ Fired Yo Momma "Some of the **** members take that sh!t too serious. They need to chill out... drink some fire water... and smoke their peace pipe."* Burner (#1 Kobe Fan!) "OC is like Ohio, just near the beach."

11-19-2007, 02:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
station Is this thing on?	So are the 29" wheels slower than the 26"? I would think the opposite.

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