Who here likes 29ers?

[tbowren]

Originally Posted by CeeDubb

I thought that was a Cyclocross bike...

In the Goldylocks mountain biking tale:

A regular 26er mountain bike is the Baby bear.

A cyclocross bike is the Mommy bear.

A 29er is the Daddy bear.

[Burner]

let me break it down for you

a 29er is equivalent to a 26er + Enzyte

[CeeDubb]

Originally Posted by Burner

let me break it down for you

a 29er is equivalent to a 26er + Enzyte

Some of us don't need Enzyte and some of those don't need another 3 inches to compensate for anything...

[Burner]

Originally Posted by CeeDubb

Some of us don't need Enzyte and some of those don't need another 3 inches to compensate for anything...

I knew that was coming, was just setting you up for it...

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by Burner

let me break it down for you

a 29er is equivalent to a 26er + Enzyte

I heard of that stuff. My doc once asked me if I wanted a 9" shlong. I told him there was no way in HE!! that he was going to cut off 3"

[CeeDubb]

Originally Posted by Burner

I knew that was coming, was just setting you up for it...

Dammit!

Burner...can you get this fish hook out of my mouth!?!

[tbowren]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

I heard of that stuff. My doc once asked me if I wanted a 9" shlong. I told him there was no way in HE!! that he was going to cut off 3"

I find it funny that you felt the need to sensor the word "hell" but it was just fine to say 9" shlong.

[Burner]

Originally Posted by tbowren

I find it funny that you felt the need to sensor the word "hell" but it was just fine to say 9" shlong.

or sensor the word censor

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by tbowren

I find it funny that you felt the need to sensor the word "hell" but it was just fine to say 9" shlong.

to keep it PG13 on STR

[DownhillWebKook]

In addition to playa hatin', I also love to hate 29" bikes. I wouldn't ride one unless someone paid me...a lot.

Sorry,
B

[foofighter]

i've yet to ride one so i'll reserve judgment until then!

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by DownhillWebKook

In addition to playa hatin', I also love to hate 29" bikes. I wouldn't ride one unless someone paid me...a lot.

Sorry,
B

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stay away from them at all costs!!!!!!!!!!!

[J_Sims]

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmm BlackSheep

Originally Posted by allison

I'd say leave the Ti 29ers to small builders and just focus on bringing normal material (alum, etc) to the masses.

Ti 29ers are pimp for SS (if I rode my SS more and wanted to upgrade I'd go with a Blacksheep fo sho).

I also agree with Justin on the 2-3" XC bikes with 29" wheels. I think the Jet9 when it comes out will be big on the XC race scene. I'd LOVE to get one!! Then Justin can have my Dos

that would be nice

[DownhillWebKook]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

like disk brakes and s[FONT=Times New Roman][SIZE=3][FONT=Verdana][SIZE=2]uspension[/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/FONT]

stay away from them at all costs!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, just like disc brakes and suspension.

Like everything, there are optimal configurations. For racing downhill, mtx, and even super D I don't see 29" wheels really making any grand entrance in those arenas. The guy that rides that BCD is kind of like a scientist. He's trying it out. When I see a 29'er on a World Cup gravity podium, I might think about it...a little. XC is a different story.

Also, another comparison I might draw on is the long board in skateboarding. You simply can't do the same stuff on a long board that you can do on a short board. Period. Dudes that ride long boards are usually the guys that can't or don't choose to skate vert or rails, and stuff like that.

The 29'er is the mtb analog of the long board. In either case, they are like a self-imposed handicap. I'd just rather not.

Just an opinion that probably stinks.

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by J_Sims

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmm BlackSheep




that would be nice

great taste

Originally Posted by DownhillWebKook

Yeah, just like disc brakes and suspension.

Like everything, there are optimal configurations. For racing downhill, mtx, and even super D I don't see 29" wheels really making any grand entrance in those arenas. The guy that rides that BCD is kind of like a scientist. He's trying it out. When I see a 29'er on a World Cup gravity podium, I might think about it...a little. XC is a different story.

Also, another comparison I might draw on is the long board in skateboarding. You simply can't do the same stuff on a long board that you can do on a short board. Period. Dudes that ride long boards are usually the guys that can't or don't choose to skate vert or rails, and stuff like that.

The 29'er is the mtb analog of the long board. In either case, they are like a self-imposed handicap. I'd just rather not.

Just an opinion that probably stinks.

29...26...24....20......16.....12 all good

[CPATCRASH]

I love both my 29er's. Both ti, one SS rigid and one with gears and a Reba. However I just built up a Iron Horse 6 point 8 and am having fun on that as well. Ti, steel. carbon. aluminum. It don't matter as long as the rider is happy and rides his or her bike. Whatever gets you out there. Build away, someone will probably it.

[RacinJason]

If it is Ti it will be out sourced I want to make more than one. I will have to if I want to break even the frames are not cheap to make.
I will have the new Chumba 29er for sure.
I just want to experiment with other frames and markets.

Originally Posted by Burner

are you talking about welding these yourself?

[CPATCRASH]

I am looking forward to seeing it. I haven't had a Chumba in a long time. Ted built me my first one in 92 I think and I had two mountain and one road bike.

[kbteachme]

It's a fad! Don't buy into all the hype!
They are just big guys on big wheels!
Stay with your roots!