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29ers are dead
that is all.
Are 26" XC racers redundant?
Having spent the last few rides on my new big wheeler Hard tail I am now seriously questioning whether there is any future for high spec 26" hard tail racers.
I may take this even further and ask whether the 26" xc duallie race bike's days are also numbered.
On the big wheels a slight loss of immediate acceleration is the only noticeable downside to the big wheel format that I have noticed, the new bike is smoother & faster plus cost 30% less than my 1kg lighter 26" racer.
Frame up 29er HT build
My new big wheeled baby is coming together nicely. I've incorporated several new idea's & technologies that I've not used before so this rig will be a bit of a testing ground for me.
Project outline: 29er hardtail that will be fast enough to race but durable enough to take the Kalamunda drops & rocks. (Tyres exempt)
Budget: Approx $2000
Spec:
Frame - On One Scandal 29er 19.5" interchangeable drop out with taper headset. 1.6kg*
Fork - RS Reba pop lock 120mm (can reduce to 100) with taper steerer & 20mm through axle. 1.8kg
29er hardtail build. Fork, brake & tyre advice please
Hi All
I'm about to build myself a modest 29er hardtail using a new frame, fork and wheelset plus a heap of old cast offs.
If you are running big wheels at the moment I am interested in your views on the following:
1. With the bigger wheels & weighing 85kg would I be better off using 180 discs than 160s? (XT brakes)
2. I will be using an old 9 speed 42,32,24 - 12-34 gear set up. What would you recomend as a good 29er gear spread? I was considering a 2 x 10 set up.
3. Do the same tyre combinations work for 29"? If so I'll probably stick to Schwalbe or Maxxis.
Feedback appreciated.
My new-ish Jones non-suspended 29er
A few years ago I met a guy on the Oaks who was riding a Pugsly. I asked, "why that bike". He shrugged & replied, "why does anyone choose any bike". That left me flat, thinking there must be something more in his choice. So, here's my effort to explain my odd choice: I've been eying (read "lusting after") Jeff Jones' bike for years — http://jonesbikes.com/ . Jones designs mountain bikes with a focus on making "non-suspended" and great riding bikes. As a designer, what first attracted me to these machines was the years of careful, consistent and steadily developing design at work.
My new Specialized Carbon Comp 29er
just wanted to share some pics of my new bike... this baby is sooo fast...
New or used?
I was wondering if someone had any opinions or experience in regards to buying a bike new or used.
First question: Should I even consider buying a used bike?
Second question: If I choose to look for a used bike, what to look out for and how to check that it is in a decent condition?
At the moment I'm considering a hardtail 29er. Been mainly looking at the Gary Fishers and the Giant XtC
Slicks for my 29er MTB
Hi Gang, I want to get another set of wheels for my 29er mtb and put a set of slicks on them - I love it so much I dont want to ride my roady anymore! 
Any recommendations for a good quality strong set of rims and also good slick tyres?
Also, slightly off topics, I put my Woodford to Glenbrook ride up on www.videotime.com.au for those of you who are interested. 58 mins ride time.
Cheers
First ride on the Reign 69er - awesome!!!
Posted this on MTBR.com...
Well, I built my 29" wheel (TN719 with Geax Saguaro tyre) and swopped out the fork (Manitou Minute 29er 100mm travel with 20mm through axle) in place of the Fox Float 140mm).
Cut the steerer down to 225mm (compared with 200mm on the Fox), but used spacers on top so the bars were more or less the same height as before. I didn't flip the stem and all in all, the geometry and riding position was pretty much unchanged (the lower travel and the the extra wheel size cancelling each other out).
For Sale - Gary Fisher Paragon 29er - SOLD
For sale: Gary Fisher Paragon 29er.
It has been off-road only once (Manly dam, 12km track) and apart from that has been my going-to-the-shops bike, so it's been ridden a total of probably 100km. It's being sold because with 3 young kids I just don't have time to ride it (and maybe to make way for the next project bike).
It rides a treat, eating most terrain for breakfast. Handling and stopping is exceptional.
There is minor cable rub on the head tube, and minor tyre rub on the chain stays (from previous tyres that were too big). Other than that it's in absolute mint condition.