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29er
Aug 30, 2011 8:46:57 GMT -5
Post by dgaddis1 on Aug 30, 2011 8:46:57 GMT -5
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29er
Aug 30, 2011 9:14:28 GMT -5
Post by azdrawdy on Aug 30, 2011 9:14:28 GMT -5
Niner was pretty late to the party, and is actually a relatively new company I think. They've just gotten a lot of press. I'd put the Lenz Leviathan in that slot instead. And I'd buy one in a heartbeat. OK. 2005. I was mainly referring to manufacturers that were building them in sufficient quantities, and making them widely available to the general public at a "normal" price. Those two came to mind. Spent many hours on the Lenz website though I was always shocked at how long it took the big boys to get in the game. Giant and Spec., to name two, were slow, slow, slow, and Europe is just now "getting it". MD
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29er
Aug 30, 2011 10:11:07 GMT -5
Post by wala on Aug 30, 2011 10:11:07 GMT -5
All this 29er talk has me wishing I wasn't broke. Oh well, no 29er Kool-Aid for me. I'll be enjoying my Anthem X 26er for many years to come. Maybe there will be a 31er by the time I'm ready to get a new bike.
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29er
Aug 30, 2011 10:18:49 GMT -5
Post by rsmith on Aug 30, 2011 10:18:49 GMT -5
Followed G.Fisher entries, agree, one of the 1st, "unique" 29's that seemed to address larger wheel / handling. Addicted to S.C. for years, when I looked at their entries, not convinced offerings were anything other than bumped out 26 frames, with, yes, new forks. At my age, and back `repair in early 2001, FS is only option. Favorite local trails are tech., slow, rooty, rocky. Favorite "flow trails" (CSRA) are Keg, Long Cane, MToe, HKSP - and it is those trails where I see a 29 being a real advantage to enjoying speed & smooth surf through the woods.
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29er
Aug 30, 2011 10:19:58 GMT -5
Post by JIMMYC on Aug 30, 2011 10:19:58 GMT -5
Following this thread has been interesting and as one of those guy who rode a full rigid bike back in the late '80's there is no way I would or could go back to a rigid anything, my body just can't stand it. I don't know if my back was bad to start with but I know all those years on a rigid/ hard tail could not have helped it. I'll go so far as to say the FS has allowed me to trail ride again. The hardtail is faster and I think the full rigid is faster still, but when you get tired you will SIT on the seat and that is when you will pay the price. I rode a friends 29"FS on the Keg Creek trail and it blew my mind. To me it felt like the big wheel took care of the washboard and the suspension took the bigger hits, I think I could ride all day on that thing, so when it gets time to buy again I will be looking hard at one.
The two Knocks i've heard on the big wheel is 1- they don't climb as fast, 2- they don't turn as fast. input anyone?
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29er
Aug 30, 2011 10:51:36 GMT -5
Post by dgaddis1 on Aug 30, 2011 10:51:36 GMT -5
All this 29er talk has me wishing I wasn't broke. Oh well, no 29er Kool-Aid for me. I'll be enjoying my Anthem X 26er for many years to come. Maybe there will be a 31er by the time I'm ready to get a new bike. Nah, 36" is the next big step. You know you want to try one...
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29er
Aug 30, 2011 11:47:02 GMT -5
Post by seenvic on Aug 30, 2011 11:47:02 GMT -5
I don't think the front wheel on the green 36er will even roll, will it?
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29er
Aug 30, 2011 11:58:41 GMT -5
Post by dgaddis1 on Aug 30, 2011 11:58:41 GMT -5
I don't think the front wheel on the green 36er will even roll, will it? Barely lol. I imagined it rubbed. It was #1 of 3 he's built. [url=http://forums.mtbr.com/frame-building/36er-maybe-687387.html ]#1[/url] #2[url=http://forums.mtbr.com/frame-building/payaso-|||-729589.html ]#3[/url]
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29er
Aug 30, 2011 12:07:26 GMT -5
Post by seenvic on Aug 30, 2011 12:07:26 GMT -5
A man before his time, no doubt.
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29er
Aug 30, 2011 12:11:11 GMT -5
Post by JIMMYC on Aug 30, 2011 12:11:11 GMT -5
just remember these used to be the next big thing!!
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29er
Aug 30, 2011 12:19:08 GMT -5
Post by dgaddis1 on Aug 30, 2011 12:19:08 GMT -5
Slingshot is still around...still building what appears to be a death trap, in 26" and 29". This thread really got off topic quickly LOL.
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29er
Aug 30, 2011 12:56:20 GMT -5
Post by seenvic on Aug 30, 2011 12:56:20 GMT -5
There used to be a local rider on a Slingshot.
He built most of the old Tower Trail....most.
We thought he built this one section, so we named it "Slingshot" after the bike he rode. Turned out that was one of the few sections he didn't build. But the name stuck.
Today that trail goes thru some acres that Russel H now owns.
Slingshot...death trap. Naw man. Those things have been around long enough to be legit. The softride...not so much.
But I do recall the day Bob Roll rolled into town with Softride to ride at Tower. I'd put the softride in with the suspension stem and less so with the Slingshot bike.
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29er
Aug 30, 2011 13:07:58 GMT -5
Post by bikerpanda on Aug 30, 2011 13:07:58 GMT -5
The two Knocks i've heard on the big wheel is 1- they don't climb as fast, 2- they don't turn as fast. input anyone? 1. I would say I climb better on my 29er than my Haro. That could be gearing or keeping the momentum up. (or the fact that Im in better condition ) However, if I stop mid-climb to yield to whatever, its a chore to get back up to climbing ease. 2. Cornering is as 'fast' but it doesnt feel as 'tight' as my Haro does if that makes sense. Took me a few rides to get the tighter switchbacks down on my 29er.
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29er
Aug 30, 2011 23:33:13 GMT -5
Post by clydesdale on Aug 30, 2011 23:33:13 GMT -5
The best bike is....OK maybe it is a...We need to get every bike together at one time and ride them back to back...and every wheel/tire combination. Think about all of the changes and how they were slow to be received or finally died. Cantilever vs u-brakes vs V brakes and we'll never race with disc brakes. Shimano's Biopace vs round chainrings. 5,6,7,8,9,10 speed rearends. Suspension forks are too heavy. Rear suspension why and now how much? Tubes, tubeless, tubular and they even tried a solid tire. Watch the pros; they can't decide either. Buy a FS 29er and ride. And when you get passed by the guy on a hard everything single speed 26er, break out the wallet.
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29er
Sept 1, 2011 18:01:10 GMT -5
Post by kconner on Sept 1, 2011 18:01:10 GMT -5
well, I broke the frame of my 26er (Gary Fisher Wahoo), and since it was under warranty, I got a credit. Went to the local dealer, and came home with this (I already had the puppy ) 2012 Gary Fisher Collection Marlin 29er. Nothing special, but it should be a good bike for my style of riding for now. I've been thinking about getting a 29er for a while, so I guess I broke my frame at the right time
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Sept 1, 2011 18:29:43 GMT -5
Post by Angela on Sept 1, 2011 18:29:43 GMT -5
Really nice ride!!!! And the puppy is very cute
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Sept 1, 2011 20:27:17 GMT -5
Post by seenvic on Sept 1, 2011 20:27:17 GMT -5
That is making lemonade from lemons.
Let us know what you think after a few rides.
It was my fourth ride on mine that it all clicked.
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Homer
Gear Masher
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29er
Sept 1, 2011 22:33:14 GMT -5
Post by Homer on Sept 1, 2011 22:33:14 GMT -5
It ain't hype baby, big wheels rule!
Having owned 7 different 29ers since 2005 from HT to SS to FS from Fishers to Salsas to Rocky Mountains to Niners, I will say that my Lenz Leviathan (bought in 2006) is still the absolute best bike I have ever ridden and still ride. Devin did not just take a 26" bike and upsize it, he re-engineered the whole bike and wasn't afraid to try crazy stuff. He is the one to credit for the first 5" (Behemoth) and 6" (PBJ) travel 29ers along with the first full suspension 29er single speed called the Milk Money. It doesn't take a big company to push the envelope, he's a one man show.
Tremendous amounts of headway have been made in tires, forks, wheels and even frames since 2005. Thankfully, it wasn't a fad as most called it and companies are still pushing out better performing products each year.
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29er
Sept 2, 2011 6:28:51 GMT -5
Post by dgaddis1 on Sept 2, 2011 6:28:51 GMT -5
That is making lemonade from lemons. Let us know what you think after a few rides. +1! Nice trade up indeed. Don't be afraid to lower the bars, you've got a lot of adjustment there which is nice.
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29er
Sept 2, 2011 9:51:57 GMT -5
Post by kconner on Sept 2, 2011 9:51:57 GMT -5
+1! Nice trade up indeed. Don't be afraid to lower the bars, you've got a lot of adjustment there which is nice. that picture was taken as soon as I got home....spent last night removing stickers and contemplating upgrades I'll get out a ride it today and start tinkering with some adjustments. Also looking for a cheap 26er frame to put the old components on to make a backup/loaner bike....
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