a 29'er question

[new2mtb]

Hmm oooh, the fast ss'er ! I don't recall him riding a 29'er though. Was it mark ? Dude im this | | close to buying it tomorrow LOL. My mind is holding back but my body isn't willing hehehe. I did go there and mentioned your name. But i didn't look for Cory. That'd be great if you can get me a price, also if they'll be having an 18.

I won't run off the trails if u don't tailgate me like you do when u drive ur truck

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

Romeo, you've met SSheetz before up on Mills.He rides there all the time. So we will probably see him again, In fact he rode with us and his wife a couple weeks ago. I called Cory and he said no one came in reffered by me. If you talked with one of the guys, some are not the sharpest tools in the shed, and wouldn't have gone to Cory with it. I'll call and get you a price.

BTW, a 29er will not help with your problem of running off the trails.

[ShinKen]

Originally Posted by new2mtb

Honestly, i haven't ridden any SS bike yet. So i figured ill buy a SS then thought some more and decided that since im buying a SS might as well be a 29'er. What other 29'ers can you suggest? I have looked at the on one. Thats the only bike i can see that's about that price range.

Mine is SS and has 29er DUBS BUB!! and it was cheap cheap cheap!! muuhahhahahaa!!! I say buy something cheap in case u cant handle the SS thing!!

[SScheetz]

Originally Posted by new2mtb

Hmm oooh, the fast ss'er !

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Originally Posted by new2mtb

Was it mark ?

Yeah, it’s mark. If it was a couple of month ago, I was on a borrowed 26’er (Corey’s bike).

Originally Posted by new2mtb

But i didn't look for Cory. That'd be great if you can get me a price, also if they'll be having an 18.

Corey is the shop owner and the only one who can cut a deal. Mike or I can probably talk to Corey and see if you can get a better deal. Keep in mind he’s in business to stay in business and needs to make some profit. The price you were given sounds pretty good.

I know he has an 18” frame, but it would have to be built up. That one was going to be Corey’s personal bike. I don’t know why he hasn’t built it up yet. Theoretically, they could swap the parts from the 16 to the 18. Have you tried the 16? It might be a better fit.

[new2mtb]

Yah, it was a couple months ago. we were on the gate and you guys came back to talk to mike.

I totally agree with the price, it would be good to get a great deal but i don't want to lowball it either. So when i get a firm good price i'll def go back there and make the final decision.

I also thought about the 16, since the stand over height of the 16 = 30.3 and 18 is 31.7. Since my inseam is 31.5 i don't think i can do 18. The top tube on the 16 is 22.5 and 18 is 33.5 so it'll be an inch shorter pretty much. Other than that everything else is fine.

Oh mark do u mind if i ask what size did you get? and your height and inseam ? im just trying to figure out the geom of the 29'er and kona.

Originally Posted by SScheetz

Hey I didn’t say that[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3].[/SIZE][/FONT]

Yeah, it’s mark. If it was a couple of month ago, I was on a borrowed 26’er (Corey’s bike).

Corey is the shop owner and the only one who can cut a deal. Mike or I can probably talk to Corey and see if you can get a better deal. Keep in mind he’s in business to stay in business and needs to make some profit. The price you were given sounds pretty good.

I know he has an 18” frame, but it would have to be built up. That one was going to be Corey’s personal bike. I don’t know why he hasn’t built it up yet. Theoretically, they could swap the parts from the 16 to the 18. Have you tried the 16? It might be a better fit.

[dhshuttlemonkey]

C'mon Romeo, pull out the CC already.

[new2mtb]

lol, whats up frank . hope ur healing up fast, need to ride soon before the season is over !

Originally Posted by MTBRacer

C'mon Romeo, pull out the CC already.

[Pain Freak]

Dude, this is CA, we don't have seasons, unless you count those two weeks of winter in January

[Schecky]

Originally Posted by Pain Freak

Dude, this is CA, we don't have seasons, unless you count those two weeks of winter in January

and those two weeks of 90 degree Santa Anas in February.

[SScheetz]

Originally Posted by new2mtb

Oh mark do u mind if i ask what size did you get? and your height and inseam ? im just trying to figure out the geom of the 29'er and kona.

I got the 19. My height is 6' and my inseam is 34". The standover on the 19 is 32" by my measurements (At the point I standover the TT).

[new2mtb]

cool! tnx , thats what i needed. ill prolly go for the 16 then, ill keep u guys posted.

Originally Posted by SScheetz

I got the 19. My height is 6' and my inseam is 34". The standover on the 19 is 32" by my measurements (At the point I standover the TT).

[new2mtb]

I'd just like to thank you guys for the tips that you guys gave me on this thread. also to mike and mark for hooking me up with Cory, he really took care of me during the purchase! He did several trades with the components and didn't charge me anything. Also hooked me up with a parktool freewheel tool and tube. Dude this is my new found LBS!

I decided to stick with the Kona due to the price. I figured its the best bang for the buck right now. I did take it out for a spin and it was "tough" lol bonelli easy climbs felt like it was a wall! i havne't changed the gearing though and was running 32/19. I will go try some hills later with a 32/22 and hope it gets better.

[ShinKen]

Originally Posted by new2mtb

I'd just like to thank you guys for the tips that you guys gave me on this thread. also to mike and mark for hooking me up with Cory, he really took care of me during the purchase! He did several trades with the components and didn't charge me anything. Also hooked me up with a parktool freewheel tool and tube. Dude this is my new found LBS!

I decided to stick with the Kona due to the price. I figured its the best bang for the buck right now. I did take it out for a spin and it was "tough" lol bonelli easy climbs felt like it was a wall! i havne't changed the gearing though and was running 32/19. I will go try some hills later with a 32/22 and hope it gets better.

great news BuB!! cant wait to see ya on the trails killing them hills!! hey maybe u could let me try it one of these days just to see what all the hipe is about!! maybe u want to try the 32/20 mix? the 22 may be too easy for the long run. just my 2Zentz.

[new2mtb]

ey jose, sure thing man! ill try 22 for now and see how it is and upgrade later on. i don't think i can do jpl with 20 right now heheehe but well see.

Originally Posted by ShinKen

great news BuB!! cant wait to see ya on the trails killing them hills!! hey maybe u could let me try it one of these days just to see what all the hipe is about!! maybe u want to try the 32/20 mix? the 22 may be too easy for the long run. just my 2Zentz.

[dstepper]

Romeo, welcome to the the SS club. Now all your geared friends will think you have lost your mind. After you get used to SS please let them keep thinking it only for the very hardcore.

[new2mtb]

Sure will! i just hope i last long enough to get mybody used to the bike. Yesterday ride was tough, i keep looking for my shifter LOL .

Originally Posted by dstepper

Romeo, welcome to the the SS club. Now all your geared friends will think you have lost your mind. After you get used to SS please let them keep thinking it only for the very hardcore.

[SScheetz]

Originally Posted by new2mtb

I'd just like to thank you guys for the tips that you guys gave me on this thread. also to mike and mark for hooking me up with Cory, he really took care of me during the purchase! He did several trades with the components and didn't charge me anything. Also hooked me up with a parktool freewheel tool and tube. Dude this is my new found LBS!

I decided to stick with the Kona due to the price. I figured its the best bang for the buck right now. I did take it out for a spin and it was "tough" lol bonelli easy climbs felt like it was a wall! i havne't changed the gearing though and was running 32/19. I will go try some hills later with a 32/22 and hope it gets better.

Sweet!
Hey, wait a minute ... I didn't get the parktool!

[new2mtb]

lol, for first time customers only

Originally Posted by SScheetz

Sweet!
Hey, wait a minute ... I didn't get the parktool!

[dstepper]

After you figure out what size freewheel you will be using buy yourself a nice White Industrys Freewheel. The engagement on them are near as nice as Kings. They are not cheap...$80+ but easy to rebuild and bullet proof.

[new2mtb]

lol, i dno dean. I have tried 22 and it still is tall. Maybe just me getting used to SS. I want to try 30 front but don't think the chainring will be easy to find.

i want the american classic wheelset, that would be my first upgrade then just invest on the casseete. I dno if i can get myself to invest on a 80 dollar freewheel hehehe

Originally Posted by dstepper

After you figure out what size freewheel you will be using buy yourself a nice White Industrys Freewheel. The engagement on them are near as nice as Kings. They are not cheap...$80+ but easy to rebuild and bullet proof.

[dhshuttlemonkey]

Romeo are you turning into a weight weenie? BTW, congrats on the new bike!