[Zowie]

Zowie, let's not get crazy, attendance has been dropping here like Bobby Jindal's popularity in the GOP's race. In fact "Cargo Bikes" is neck in neck on the average of 8 viewers during the peak hours.

Whoa. I can't imagine why something so useful would have anyone reading.

 

[cerebroside]

Zowie, let's not get crazy, attendance has been dropping here like Bobby Jindal's popularity in the GOP's race. In fact "Cargo Bikes" is neck in neck on the average of 8 viewers during the peak hours.

26" forum has been flat at about 10 viewers since it opened. Which I guess makes 26" bikes twice as popular as the entire continent of Europe? :thumbsup:

 

[Ghost_HTX]

Zowie, let's not get crazy, attendance has been dropping here like Bobby Jindal's popularity in the GOP's race. In fact "Cargo Bikes" is neck in neck on the average of 8 viewers during the peak hours.

Maybe, just maybe because every time someone posts here looking for some 26er related chat or info they have to run the gauntlet if eejits like you crowing about how 26ers are old news, out dated, anachronistic, terrible, make you sterile, cause hair loss & might give you cancer...

Do me (and others) a favour; stick to the spannering and leave the marketing to the marketing guys. Please?

 

[cassa89]

While I support 26" wheeled bikes - I own one and LOVE it - we're burying our heads in the sand if we don't find some truth in fatcat's original (and appropriate) advice. He didn't say buying a 26" bike would mean impending doom. He said it's an outdated sized bike that the OP would have a hard time getting back what he put into it. In all honesty, I think it's actually really good advice for someone looking for a "starting point for a quality dual suspension all mt bike." The biking community is moving towards 27.5 and 29" wheeled bikes in a major way, and I think it's important for new people to know that. He then added a bit of humor to the end of the post, which may not have been as well received by some as it was others.

 

[Ghost_HTX]

"26er's are for retired persons, aluminum can collectors, gang members, the poor or strictly street riders."

"...most enthusiasts are not riding 26ers. If you do see any, most likely they are the 50 over riders or newbs who got their bike crazy cheap or given to them. Have a good day and quit calling people names."

None of the above is funny. It is condescending and snobbish.

 

[cassa89]

I understand your point. I guess personally, I didn't take offense. That said, it certainly has the potential to be offensive.

 

[Zowie]

Well, nothing like offensive humor to reinforce your concept of your excellent mountain bike purchasing habits. :lol:

 

[PhillipJ]

Best alternative to a 26" Reign is a Banshee Spitfire v2 IMO. Similar travel, little bit longer/slacker and replaceable dropouts so you can run 26" or 27.5".

 

[One Pivot]

I just happened across a 2012 reign frame for $335, and jumped on it. The best thing about 27.5 is that you can score high quality mini link bikes for very cheap!

 

[Zowie]

I just happened across a 2012 reign frame for $335, and jumped on it.

I bet it's bent now. Have you checked the alignment?

 

[mefistofeles]

I bet it's bent now. Have you checked the alignment?

That sounds like a nasty thing to say, what would make you think that?

If it's simply the price there a lot of nice 26 inch bikes that can be purchased for almost nothing. In fact I bought my own 2011 Reign for $1,200.

 

[One Pivot]

Im sure its fine. Thats the going price for a FS 26er frame. The higher end boutique frames might go for 500-600. Its a good time to ride 26ers.

 

[tiltedworld]

I have a '12 Reign 2 that I bought as a re-entry to mountain biking back in 2012 and I have to say I am really happy with it as a platform. The stock components on the Reign were not what I have ended up with, but it allowed me to learn what I wanted from a mountain bike and upgrade in steps. In fact, I think the only thing left stock on it is the frame, LOL.

The geometry has proven to be somewhat future proof as well. 67 degrees was considered pretty slack a few years ago, now is fairly standard for a trail bike. Would I change a few geometries to suit me better as a rider today?? Sure, but only a little and had I known myself better as the rider I would become I would have gotten a Small instead of a Medium and it would have taken care of half of the geometry changes I would make.

As for the need for 27.5" wheels, I'm pretty certain you could make it work if you wanted to with this frame as well, depending on the tire choice. I chose to go Chris King and Spank 26" Subrosas with a Maxxis Ardent/HR2 2.4 combo. The diameter is just a smidge smaller than a 27.5 with a 2.2 tire and I still have room in the chainstays if you wanted more of a "+" size tire.

All in all, an excellent choice in my opinion.

 

[PhillipJ]

That sounds like a nasty thing to say, what would make you think that?
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Because One Pivot said he jumped on it. Many things will bend when jumped on including bike frames (at some angles), fences, puppies and sensitive peoples' noses.