Don't talk to my DH. He's been jones'ing for a 29er for a while now.Originally Posted by gnat23
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04-04-2011, 10:37 AM #1
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04-04-2011, 10:58 AM #2
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If you do it, you could name it Stinking Bishop
(to go with the rest of your cheese collection).
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04-04-2011, 12:17 PM #3
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I know what you mean, gnat. My geared 26"-wheeled bike hasn't seen much action since I built my rigid SS 29er. That said, it's all about "horses for courses" IMO and there have been a few rides where I've been glad to have both gears and squishiness.
I still toy with the idea of stripping the frame, buying a 29er frame and fork, and rebuilding the hubs onto bigger hoops Just gotta water the money tree!
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04-04-2011, 02:34 PM #4
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It would have to be a goat cheese, of course, since goats are good at climbing rocks. Originally Posted by redrhodie
If you do it, you could name it Stinking Bishop (to go with the rest of your cheese collection).
Valençay? Pantysgawn? Feta?
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04-04-2011, 04:34 PM #5
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Oh, of course! Petit Billy?
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04-05-2011, 04:05 AM #6
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Gnat - just give up already, you are hooked
Petite Billy is a good name! I am trying, very hard, to NOT look at any more hardtails until after the mountain bike clinic when I will have a free demo...
Of course, I suspect that there is the argument that if I take a bike with me that fits me that I would be more likely to succeed...
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04-05-2011, 04:59 AM #7
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That looks like fun! And, sadly, I was really hoping you were going to say that all the "hype" over 29ers is just hype. It's going to be AGES before I can afford a new mountain bike! Ack!
Glad you had a great ride!!! Hope you can add one to your collection
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04-05-2011, 08:16 PM #8
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My Epic is on order and DH has a S-Works HT on order. I cannot wait. I wanted to believe it was just a fad, I really did. But I thought the cornering was so much better. I can't get that, how can it be? It wasn't sluggish, it was fast! The climbing is a bit of a problem since I find myself in a way bigger gear on the flats but I am really looking forward to going 29er. I admit it, I drank the Koolaid and it was soooooo good!
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