why do people hate on 29ers so bad?

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  1. fatguy1

    fatguy1 Active Member

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    Oh snap!!! I'm gonna do the same thing......in fact I'm gonna start a thread on it.
     
    fatguy1, Aug 14, 2010
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  2. mtnbikej

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    I am trying to remember the last time I did a 360 tailwhip on a 26er.............oh yeah, Never. #-o

    But to each their own. :beer:

    I really like my 29er.......still have my Heckler, just don't ride it very often.
     
    mtnbikej, Aug 14, 2010
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  3. Rockinthecasbah

    Rockinthecasbah A.D.D. Unleased

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    ive done 3's on my old 29ers
     
    Rockinthecasbah, Aug 14, 2010
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    Holy Cow a lot of brains @ work...fun posts. All I know is "one foot = five toes"!!.... And I like my 29er
     
    Jmoe29er, Aug 16, 2010
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  5. fatguy1

    fatguy1 Active Member

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    they are just mad cuz he have an extra 3 inches
     
    fatguy1, Aug 16, 2010
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  6. GeorgiaOfTheJungle

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    Some guys just know that bigger is better; some guys are jealous. ;)

    On the super steep uphills, I can feel a difference in the extra 10% effort to get up. But, my Niner more than makes up for it on the downhill and in sand (which we seem to have a lot of around here, especially during summer).
     
    GeorgiaOfTheJungle, Aug 16, 2010
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  7. crazysue

    crazysue New Member

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    That's what she said... Sorry, couldn't resist. I didn't realize there was hate for 29er lovers. They're only wheels people, sheesh. ;)
     
    crazysue, Aug 16, 2010
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  8. Sherpa DRider

    Sherpa DRider One finger tappy tap!

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    Wow, thanks for the reality check... I feel calmer already :) A little female perspective goes a long way.....but then again, its not just the wheels, its the frame geometry, BB height, rotational blah blah blah....haha.
     
    Sherpa DRider, Aug 16, 2010
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    wow.. I thought this thread was about a video poking fun at the DH worthyness of a 29er.. (DH as in techy steep, chunkness and not a xc/fire road dh.) and not about the general reason why people ride 29ers..:-k
     
    busterb, Aug 17, 2010
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    Well, Hobie kind of messed up by not making that clear in the 1st post, and most people just comment/debate after reading the title only. Plus methinks 29er riders have a touch or two of oversensitivity... :)
     
    Cableguy, Aug 17, 2010
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  11. hobie

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    he's right, this whole debacle of a thread is my fault hahahhahaha
     
    hobie, Aug 17, 2010
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  13. jdgrimes

    jdgrimes that's right!

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    my 29er can beat up your 29er...oh wait I don't have a lame ass 29er....DAMN! looks like I will have to take back my fanny pack and get my "29ers rule Big Bear" tramp stamp removed...
    don' hate the player...hate your 29er!
     
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    29ers are for people with long ugly legs!
     
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  15. jdgrimes

    jdgrimes that's right!

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    a quick refresher for yous guys
    [video=youtube;4ecwpBNSE6w]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ecwpBNSE6w[/video]
     
    jdgrimes, Aug 17, 2010
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    Don't be hatin'!!!! Last time I checked, you ride a road bike. Hence you are a closet 9'er fan as well.....
     
    F.A.D., Aug 17, 2010
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  17. GeorgiaOfTheJungle

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    I can't see embedded videos at work, it's just a blank spot.
     
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    difference is in gear inches....... that is where the "precieved" differences in effort change.
     
    F.A.D., Aug 17, 2010
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    You talkin' crap about my wife???!!
     
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    No you, your legs are Uglyyyy!!!
    :)
     
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