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Old 03-28-2008, 03:37 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Have not rode a 26" wheeled bike in Four years.



as soon as i can get my XC rig put back together i am sending my big 29er fork back to WB to see if they can improve the stickiness... the way it is now... it just sucks.

Sorry about that but I tryed to tell ya
Hey Dood they asked for only the "Hardcore 29er Group"
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Old 03-28-2008, 06:23 PM   #22 (permalink)
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Have you ridden a 29er yet?

Most folks are sold once they ride one, but not everybody...
no not yet went too Jax's and seen the GaryFisher's today still need to ride one
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Old 03-28-2008, 06:30 PM   #23 (permalink)
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i haven't ridden my ironhorse in about a month.... not sure if i want to ride it to be honest, its pretty fun trying to keep up with my friends when we are riding downhill... i actually have to wait for them at the top of climbs now
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Old 03-28-2008, 06:51 PM   #24 (permalink)
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For me I don't see another 26" wheeled bike in my future. I have to ride the RIP 9 for a while first though. But the SS and the geared HT I would never look back!
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Old 03-28-2008, 07:14 PM   #25 (permalink)
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I have owned a 29 inch bike since October 2005 added a full suspesion Niner July last year. I split my time 1/2 between 26 and 29. Reason I have not more over 100% is it is hard to put the RFX down with that 7 inches of zoke butterness.

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Old 03-28-2008, 07:36 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Are you thinking about getting the Intense 5.5 29er?

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To the originaly point: don't throw your 26ers away just yet. As Justin pointed out above, the fork technology is not there yet... it will be since 29ers are not just a passing phase. I have and enjoy riding both ... my next FS will probably be another 29er replacing my beloved Intense 5.5. Bikes are like kids: sometimes you think you have too many, sometimes you know you don't have enough...
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Old 03-28-2008, 07:37 PM   #27 (permalink)
 
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If you're hardcore 29er you HAVE sold/dumped your 26's.
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Old 03-28-2008, 08:07 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Hey Dood they asked for only the "Hardcore 29er Group"
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You are hard core for dating that racer woman with a thicker beard than you!
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Old 03-28-2008, 08:11 PM   #29 (permalink)
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Are you thinking about getting the Intense 5.5 29er?
Can't really say. By the time I go to replace her, I would imagine there will be quite a few more frames out there... but I do like the VVP. I have a Blur Classic as well)... it seems to work for me.
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Old 03-28-2008, 08:20 PM   #30 (permalink)
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i feel my 29er is great for climbing and fast flowing trails. On some rocky decents where upi actually need to move the bike a little I think a 26er is way better
as for me 26er 4x, 26er Freeride, 29er all around trail bike/XC
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Old 03-28-2008, 08:22 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Can't really say. By the time I go to replace her, I would imagine there will be quite a few more frames out there... but I do like the VVP. I have a Blur Classic as well)... it seems to work for me.
Wait to see the Pivot 29er. Looks like it will be nice. Intense makes there head angle crazy steep.
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Old 03-28-2008, 08:56 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Do you still have and ride a 26" MTB bike or is it only 29er from here on?
As a general rule of thumb.....if you are under 6' 29'ers are a choice......over 6' a need.

The stabilty 29" wheels provide there is no way I will ever ride a 26" wheeled bike again.
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Old 03-28-2008, 10:08 PM   #33 (permalink)
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stability is the operative word here...on a 29'er i seem to descend st a lot faster...i was amazed at how nicely i went down lynx last night and when i rode chiquita ridge and descending some of those it was very confident inspiring.
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Old 03-28-2008, 10:22 PM   #34 (permalink)
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Is anybody interested in trying 650's, don't they fit most 26er frames & forks?
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Old 03-28-2008, 10:37 PM   #35 (permalink)
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Is anybody interested in trying 650's, don't they fit most 26er frames & forks?
I am VERY intrigued by the 650's, but I don't think they'll catch on. I know people said that about 29ers too, but we'll see.

From what I've read, they fit Fox forks with no alterations. Though Fox has spoken out against doing so.

Haro is coming out with the "Beasley". A rigid 650 available in SS or with gears. It looks pretty cool. Haro's Product Manager has a blog and she posted pics. Second and third posts from the top. http://www.bikebizbabe.blogspot.com/
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Old 03-29-2008, 12:04 AM   #36 (permalink)
 
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What's a 26"? Just kidding.

I have three bikes and they all have 700c wheels. I don't think I'll get a 26" bike unless I get way into free riding.

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Old 03-29-2008, 12:37 AM   #37 (permalink)
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Have you ridden a 29er yet?

Most folks are sold once they ride one, but not everybody...
I rode a 29er for the first time yesterday and it was awesome. As others mentioned for dh/free ride I dont think so. But is just amazing how well the hold speed, roll so effortlessly.I see a 29 hard tail in the neat future. I was really impressed, but I will not get rid of my 26" bikes.I like both.
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Old 03-29-2008, 06:57 AM   #38 (permalink)
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I rode a 29er for the first time yesterday and it was awesome. As others mentioned for dh/free ride I dont think so. But is just amazing how well the hold speed, roll so effortlessly.I see a 29 hard tail in the neat future. I was really impressed, but I will not get rid of my 26" bikes.I like both.
"but I will not get rid of my 26" bikes.I like both."

heard that many times.........Hate to say it but 95% of riders that spend enough time on a 29'er (beyond parking lot test) never go back
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stability is the operative word here...on a 29'er i seem to descend st a lot faster...i was amazed at how nicely i went down lynx last night and when i rode chiquita ridge and descending some of those it was very confident inspiring.

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just think how a 29'er FS bike would do A bike that climbs like a 4" travel bike and decends like a 6" (insert Dr. Evil laugh)
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Old 03-29-2008, 07:46 AM   #40 (permalink)
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Is anybody interested in trying 650's, don't they fit most 26er frames & forks?
27.5" oh no is this going to be like VHS vs BETA & Blu Ray vs HD DVD
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