In the March issue of Velo News, there's an article about the 29'er revolution.
Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski endorses the 29'ers over the 26 in racing. He adds that the bike rides smoother and longer over rough terrain with both bigger and smaller volume tires. And he rides a hardtail. "You get the advantages of full suspension with the response of a hardtail," he said.
Hmmmmm, could this be a nice compromise for hardtail enthusiasts that want a more cush ride without sacrificing weight?
Any of you dirt girls a 29'er?
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03-03-2008, 07:06 AM #1
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03-03-2008, 07:20 AM #2
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There are a lot of geometry compromises for short folks. Stand-over, top tube length, etc.
I couldn't give a darn what the toe overlap is on a road bike, but I sure do on a mountain bike.
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03-03-2008, 08:52 AM #3
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You know, my hubby has a Gary Fisher 29'er and I rode it. Honestly, I would rather sit closer to the ground and feel the road. I guess I'm a masochist.
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03-03-2008, 09:14 AM #4
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Why does that make you a masochist?
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03-03-2008, 09:19 AM #5
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I guess I like bouncing and getting jarred.
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03-03-2008, 10:59 AM #6
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Seems like all the cool kids these days ride 29'ers.
And if you're REALLY cool, you ride a rigid, singlespeed 29'er.
I've heard - but have not first hand knowledge - that the steering/handling is more sluggish on a 29'er.
I'd love to try a REALLY cool bike...but my LBS says "Try it first. You may not like it." So if they're lending, I'll be trying. But I guess I won't be buyin' before ridin'.2007 Seven ID8 - Bontrager InForm
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