Bike Fund

[natepac]

Ok who wants to donate to the NNB (Nates New Bike (http://www.salsacycles.com/bigmamaComp08.html)) fund?

[egordon]

I'll dontate a bag of chips to go with your Salsa... Do you think Paul would let us borrow the PORC funds to goto the Boats? We could win 4 or 5 g's a piece and buy new bikes. And ofcourse return the funds with a $10 donation to PORC.

[NoName2]

going to biloxi tonight. 100% of my losses will go towards nate's new bike. :pig:

[Pilotman28]

I'm just waiting for a Truth '29er to come out. Now THAT will be a bike worth going to Biloxi for.

[superdave]

I'm just waiting for a Truth '29er to come out. Now THAT will be a bike worth going to Biloxi for.

Can someone explain the advantages to a 29er full suspension bike? I get the whole 29er hardtail thing, but what are the other advantages to a larger wheel other than response to bumps/rolling over things? Why do you need a tire/wheel to do the suspension's job when you already have suspension? Theoretically, a 26" wheel should accelerate/brake quicker and corner faster. Not being critical here, just looking for enlightenment.

[egordon]

1.5" more ground clearance?

[scratchndent]

Having only ridden a hardtail 29 ( thanks Mark for letting me roll your big girl) i AM HOOKED. But I would think that it would be overkill for a bark-o-lounger with squishy wheels. Only ridden a few full suspension bikes but personally I prefer less maint. of the SS 29 hardtail. Less bumpy and sure footed with great response to the rider. Makes the adjustments to the trail really fluid

[Endo]

not having done much on a fs 29er, i can only speak for the hardtails...1st thing i noticed was the smoother riding...backwheel sticks to the ground like a fs 26er.....but the cornering to me was the most impressive thing - - the 2.0 29er tires hold the corners better than my 26er 2.5's - which negates (and then some) any of the assumed loss of handling of the larger wheels....log obs are easier too. it's a lot better on the road too. the only thing i find harder on the 29er is getting the front wheel into the air. not sure if that is the geometry, the fork weight, or both. i doubt i'll go back to a 26 in wheel...even thinking about selling the Moab on ebay.

[superdave]

not having done much on a fs 29er, i can only speak for the hardtails...1st thing i noticed was the smoother riding...backwheel sticks to the ground like a fs 26er.....but the cornering to me was the most impressive thing - - the 2.0 29er tires hold the corners better than my 26er 2.5's - which negates (and then some) any of the assumed loss of handling of the larger wheels....log obs are easier too. it's a lot better on the road too. the only thing i find harder on the 29er is getting the front wheel into the air. not sure if that is the geometry, the fork weight, or both. i doubt i'll go back to a 26 in wheel...even thinking about selling the Moab on ebay.

Good info. I'm just a little perplexed as to why you would want a FS 29er. To me it seems a little gimmicky. Maybe, like you, some folks just prefer the "feel" of a 29 wheel.

[natepac]

i put you question up on mtbr.com under the 29er section to see what their answer is. see here (http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?p=4602628#post4602628).

lets see what they have to say

[superdave]

i put you question up on mtbr.com under the 29er section to see what their answer is. see here (http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?p=4602628#post4602628).

lets see what they have to say

The one sensible post among the other smart ass posts pretty much mirrors what Scott said, that it's just a personal preference to the way the ride feels. I'd be curious to ride one back-to-back with my bike to feel the difference.

[Idoeyes]

If you have poo....fling it now.

That guys is OWT THERE!! There is no enlightenment unless you bring it.....um.....ok.

I think 29er are consideably better for sustained C.C. efforts than 26ers. Climbing at OM hurts way more on a 26 than a 29. BUT! To build up a descent FS 29 you have to spend some serious dollas!:$::$:

[sandfly]

Another way to roll - 69er (http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech/2008/probikes/?id=travis_brown_trek69er08).

Something not mentioned, but I've heard shorter folks (less than 6' or so) might have a harder time adapting to 29" wheels. I did ride a 69er at the last demo day and thought it worked well for my short arse.

[carl]

It is better to practice a little than talk a lot