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XCMike · 03-28-2008, 11:06 AM

Do you still have and ride a 26" MTB bike or is it only 29er from here on?

allison · 03-28-2008, 11:08 AM

I have 2. One we will never sell (original owners of a Specialized and I will always ride Noble on it), and the other one is my DH bike. I wouldn't rule out a 29er for DH... once Fox makes a 29er 8" dual crown

PacMan · 03-28-2008, 11:19 AM

My main ride is a Yeti 575 26er (duh), my SS is a 26er and my freeride/DH bike is a 26er. I still like 26ers a lot, but 29ers are better I think. All the so called negative things I heard about 29ers before I had one don't really seem to be an issue with me.

That being said, if 29er "technology" (i.e.--suspension and component support) keeps growing more and more, when the time comes to replace my current rigs, I will likely replace them with 29ers.

foofighter · 03-28-2008, 11:24 AM

I'm no pro but I have to agree with pacman the 29'ers that I've had handled really well especially my current ride.

As for the question, I still have a 26'er FS that I ride...but I wouldn't mind having a 29'er FS though

allison · 03-28-2008, 11:30 AM

I've never actually ridden a 26" race bike... so I have no idea if one would be better or not than my 29er XC race bike.

Burner · 03-28-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

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.

I didn't want to say it, because your new bike is so hot... but it needs to be done.

has it improved as it's been broken it at all?

XCMike · 03-28-2008, 11:41 AM

Thanks Gang how's the Fox F29 80mm?

PacMan · 03-28-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by XCMike

Thanks Gang how's the Fox F29 80mm?

I want one for my next project. I know ghixon and Jordansrealm have them.

Burner · 03-28-2008, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by XCMike

Thanks Gang how's the Fox F29 80mm?

the one I've ridden was really nice, significantly stiffer than the reba... just put a F29 100mm on my bike last night, haven't ridden it yet.

BrewMaster · 03-28-2008, 11:56 AM

To the original question, I just parted out and sold my 26" full suspension bike since I got my Niner Air 9.

My next full suspension bike will be a 29er. For my riding, I don't see any need to go back to 26" wheels. YMMV.

J_Sims · 03-28-2008, 12:41 PM

I have one 26" bike that is my DH rig...

OMR · 03-28-2008, 12:53 PM

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...

jschwart73 · 03-28-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mechmann

i hear lots of good things about the Fox.

honestly the Reba is a great fork too.

i have heard some issues with manipoo, but they are the only other manufacturer with a longer travel fork (if you can call 120mm longer travel

)

If there is a way to make the Manipoo work, I'll find it. A lot of the "issues" appear to stem from their early release 29ers and people seem to be happier with the new ones. We shall see.

The one issue I had is I wanted a T/A front hub on a 100mm fork. Not easy to find, but Manitou does fill the need. If Fox had a T/A F29, that's what I'd be running.

KonaDupee · 03-28-2008, 01:11 PM

I can't imagine getting rid of either one of my bikes. I love the versatility of having a steel SS fully rigid 29er & an aluminum FS geared 26er.

Each bike is fun in its own way, and I'm sure that each bike's fun factor isn't solely determined by the size of the tire...

slowSSer · 03-28-2008, 01:14 PM

well, i'm down to one single speed and i kept the 26er and sold the 29er. so, yes, I still do ride/own a 26er, but as soon as $$$ permits, I'm going to likely build a ti 29er ss.

OMR- where ya been?

OMR · 03-28-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by slowSSer

OMR- where ya been?

Unfortunately, since real estate sucks, I now have to work for a living...

XCMike · 03-28-2008, 01:39 PM

The reason I'm asking is I have been thinking of building/buying a 29er. I only have one bike now not looking for two

I'm looking for a XC ride 1X9

My guess is I could use some of my parts that I have on my Yeti and sell off what I can't use

would this be the cheaper way to go?
I would like to have my CK hubs built into 29er wheels
here is what I'm working with Thanks for the input Guys/Gals

sdyeti · 03-28-2008, 01:44 PM

Have you ridden a 29er yet?

Most folks are sold once they ride one, but not everybody...

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Originally Posted by XCMike

The reason I'm asking is I have been thinking of building/buying a 29er. I only have one bike now not looking for two

I'm looking for a XC ride 1X9

My guess is I could use some of my parts that I have on my Yeti and sell off what I can't use

would this be the cheaper way to go?
I would like to have my CK hubs built into 29er wheels
here is what I'm working with Thanks for the input Guys/Gals

GP_pilot · 03-28-2008, 02:29 PM

It took awhile for me to grow into my Niner RIP. At first I wasn't 100% convinced, but now I can't recall the last time I rode my Superlight that's 3 lb lighter, Oct maybe? I'm gettting near the limits of the staple Reba and looking for a TA fork to bump up a level.

Code Blue · 03-28-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by XCMike

Do you still have and ride a 26" MTB bike or is it only 29er from here on?

Have not rode a 26" wheeled bike in Four years.

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Originally Posted by mechmann

as a 29er rider, i feel that there are certain places that 26" tires are more appropriate. (DH, Trials, maybe even XC!!)

my DH bike has 26" wheels and i am not sure that the tires, forks, rims, and hubs will ever be

03-28-2008, 11:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
XCMike Doing the 29er thing	Question #1 for the hardcore 29er group Do you still have and ride a 26" MTB bike or is it only 29er from here on?

03-28-2008, 11:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
allison Gone ridin'	I have 2. One we will never sell (original owners of a Specialized and I will always ride Noble on it), and the other one is my DH bike. I wouldn't rule out a 29er for DH... once Fox makes a 29er 8" dual crown __________________

03-28-2008, 11:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
PacMan Yeti. Turner. Niner.	My main ride is a Yeti 575 26er (duh), my SS is a 26er and my freeride/DH bike is a 26er. I still like 26ers a lot, but 29ers are better I think. All the so called negative things I heard about 29ers before I had one don't really seem to be an issue with me. That being said, if 29er "technology" (i.e.--suspension and component support) keeps growing more and more, when the time comes to replace my current rigs, I will likely replace them with 29ers. __________________ Less typing...more riding.

03-28-2008, 11:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
foofighter On the Mend	I'm no pro but I have to agree with pacman the 29'ers that I've had handled really well especially my current ride. As for the question, I still have a 26'er FS that I ride...but I wouldn't mind having a 29'er FS though __________________ Pho'd Up: " Heart Rate Monitor + Road miles = fast. Chasing Neil, and Chris (Sar Boats) = Faster." www.coverageispersonal.com http://news.singletrackminded.com/

03-28-2008, 11:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
allison Gone ridin'	I've never actually ridden a 26" race bike... so I have no idea if one would be better or not than my 29er XC race bike. __________________

03-28-2008, 11:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
XCMike Doing the 29er thing	Thanks Gang how's the Fox F29 80mm?

03-28-2008, 11:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
BrewMaster Thirsty	To the original question, I just parted out and sold my 26" full suspension bike since I got my Niner Air 9. My next full suspension bike will be a 29er. For my riding, I don't see any need to go back to 26" wheels. YMMV. __________________ “Very few are meant for a life of notoriety, yet all of us are meant for a life of significance." Erwin McManus, Wide Awake

03-28-2008, 12:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
J_Sims P. W. R.	I have one 26" bike that is my DH rig... __________________ Your actions speak so loud I can't hear a word your saying Big Thanks to ::: http://www.thepathbikeshop.com/

03-28-2008, 12:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
OMR	Grasshopper 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... __________________ OMR .... An elder grasshopper of the Tribe The journey is the thing .... ride like it's your last one...

03-28-2008, 01:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
KonaDupee I'd rather be climbing...	I can't imagine getting rid of either one of my bikes. I love the versatility of having a steel SS fully rigid 29er & an aluminum FS geared 26er. Each bike is fun in its own way, and I'm sure that each bike's fun factor isn't solely determined by the size of the tire... __________________ *Climbing is* its own reward! It's obvious I'm not a weight-weenie; I ride a Kona!**

03-28-2008, 01:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
slowSSer ali'i hua	well, i'm down to one single speed and i kept the 26er and sold the 29er. so, yes, I still do ride/own a 26er, but as soon as $$$ permits, I'm going to likely build a ti 29er ss. OMR- where ya been? __________________ "...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

03-28-2008, 02:29 PM	#19 (permalink)
GP_pilot Epic Builder	It wasn't overnight for me It took awhile for me to grow into my Niner RIP. At first I wasn't 100% convinced, but now I can't recall the last time I rode my Superlight that's 3 lb lighter, Oct maybe? I'm gettting near the limits of the staple Reba and looking for a TA fork to bump up a level.

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