Ive tried a couple with no overwhelming impressions. I still think a good fitting 26 bike is the best bet for me. AM rider at 6 ft 200 lbs. Loved the Trek remedy, wasnt impressed with the Rumblefish or Superfly.
Not riding a 29r yet?
Not riding a 29r yet and still stuck on those little 26" wheels? That's like trying to ski on old non-shaped skis!
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OH GODGilboy said:Not riding a 29r yet and still stuck on those little 26" wheels? That's like trying to ski on old non-shaped skis!
Now Larry Fahn is going to get all fired up!:eekster:
You said:
29er
skis
and dump all in one post!
I can see the conversation from the past Hubbard night is carried over to here!
PS: you didn't mention "TRAIL BUILDING" OR "NEPMTBA"
PPS: Ben rid'in 29ers since they introduced them "RIGID" of course in SS and Gearie, but still throw a leg over the 26 "Rigid SS at times. Skiing new boards too...
NEPMTBA
TRAIL BUILDING EVERYTHING, EVERYWHERE, ALWAYS, EVERYTIME, FOREVER
:smallviolin: :smallviolin: :smallviolin: :smallviolin:
LMAO
The trails here in Southeastern Pa. were made for 29ers...
why don't you rub it in some more, guys 
:lol:
:lol:
Yep, 29'ers and shaped skis here!
I seem to do just fine on my 26r. Thanks for the tip (that I've heard 1000 times before), though.
oh boy... this old thread again...
Yup, I have seen alot of people that do very well on the trails with a 26r, I have also seen alot of people that do very well on the trails with a 29r. It is not the bike, it is the rider. Guess the tally stands at 1,001 now.:smallviolin: :smallviolin: :smallviolin: :smallviolin: :smallviolin:
Haha....aw, c'mon Zach.....PAmtbiker said:oh boy... this old thread again...
Jeeze you really are board aren't you? Lay off the 29/26 debate and just go back to slacking on hipster fixie riders. OK
Haha... like Zach ever follows bike racing, frequents mtbr, or cares about anything involving bikes other than the ones he owns... not Zach... try again.dankilling said:Haha....aw, c'mon Zach.....
The difference between a $3000 bike and a $5000 bike is a good dump.
This is just right to the point - amen.
This is just right to the point - amen.
Sorry Jake-PAmtbiker said:Haha... like Zach ever follows bike racing, frequents mtbr, or cares about anything involving bikes other than the ones he owns... not Zach... try again.
just figured with your sig it was Zach....
Nah... I'm just trying to get people to come... the more people come, the less I have to pay for certain races.
I'm about 6'4 or so, I have a Trek with 26 inch wheels and I believe it is a large frame. Does the 29 wheel bike make that much of a difference? 3 inches to me does not sound like it would not matter all that much, or am I missing something?
Remember, real new to this so please ignore the ignorance!
Remember, real new to this so please ignore the ignorance!
It's great to be real new as you have lots to explore, and that's half the fun of a new area like mt biking. You fit the size dimensions more than a shorter rider, but not to say shorter riders can't ride 29ersMountainbikerTrek said:I'm about 6'4 or so, I have a Trek with 26 inch wheels and I believe it is a large frame. Does the 29 wheel bike make that much of a difference? 3 inches to me does not sound like it would not matter all that much, or am I missing something?
Remember, real new to this so please ignore the ignorance!
Don't think of the numbers, it's the overall feel of the 29er ride.As a taller rider I felt I was sitting in the bike rather than on top of it. if you can in vision that concept. If your ever on a ride with me you more than welcome to try mine, or stop by your LBS, I'm sure you can get a demo ride!
No ignorance on your part ask as many questions as you please because it's all about enjoying riding, and if I can help more the better.
:thumbsup:
I was really surprised at how comfortable I felt on the bike I was on this afternoon. On my Trek I was all squashed, the Red Line 29 D600 even though a 17 inch frame being small for me I was really impressed at the feel.
New Ride
Congrats on your new purchase! My friend rides a Redline 29r and the thing is reliable as a claw hammer. I was actually thinking of purchasing a Redline in the near future.
Congrats on your new purchase! My friend rides a Redline 29r and the thing is reliable as a claw hammer. I was actually thinking of purchasing a Redline in the near future.
Oh Ya, is that the guy who owns like 5 Redlines, numerous GTs, and Treks? I heard he rides way too much, and races Motos and MTBs too? Somebody tried to stop him once and they got "scared" I know him, he's got lots of friends all over the place.motoman465 said:Congrats on your new purchase! My friend rides a Redline 29r and the thing is reliable as a claw hammer. I was actually thinking of purchasing a Redline in the near future.
You would look good on a Redline and he can get you hooked up with a new Redline for a great price!
He's RAD DUDE... LOL
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