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Todays STW 29er Poll

29 posts & 24 voices | Started 10 months ago by speaker2animals | Latest reply from Dancake

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speaker2animals - Member

Well someone must like them. I had one of the first Inbred 29ers for all of three weeks before it was stollen! Can't say I had it long enough to form a real impression.

I lust after a GF Superfly, Niner Carbon or one of the Singular Ti jobs. I definately see a 29er in my future as really I am more of a point to point/tourer/(not DH) enduro rider than trail centre/playing in the woods type of rider. I think for distance riding, especially if there are a few road segments to ride, that a 29er is a "better" bike.

Posted 10 months ago #
Elfinsafety - Member

I find mine ideal for pootling about on, canal towpaths, that sort of thing. And doing the shopping on as I have a pannier rack fitted.

Thinking about some nice full-length mudguards for Autumn.

Posted 10 months ago #
akira - Member

Niner Air Carbon rides beautifully, although the ride seems equally counterbalanced by the horrendous price.

Posted 10 months ago #
yossarian - Member

I find mine, a singular swift, excellent for woodland singletrack and long days in the hills. I've previously had a cotic soul and before that a cove hustler. The swift rides really nicely and so did they. I care little for what 'the future' of mountain biking is. All 3 bikes ride/rode nicely.

Posted 10 months ago #
cynic-al - Member

I've tried 3 now...I bet they are ace for certain rides that I don't really do...

Posted 10 months ago #
speaker2animals - Member

Whereas I think they are good for the rides I do.

Horses for _______ isn't it?

Posted 10 months ago #
Singlespeed_Shep - Member

I also have a swift with drops, It rides beutifully across moorland and is more than happy in a trail centre. It just feels right for me,

Posted 10 months ago #
trail_rat - Member

I got my gary fisher rig stollen and returned up here in aberdeen !

Someone didnt like it or the ergons or the saddle !

Posted 10 months ago #
singlespeedstu - Member

I find it impossible to ride anything other than to the shops and back on my 29ers.

Leaving the Bothy by sheldonattwood, on Flickr

Stu by sheldonattwood, on Flickr

Stu by sheldonattwood, on Flickr

Freemincinglite by sheldonattwood, on Flickr

Posted 10 months ago #
jameso - Member

"a GF Superfly, Niner Carbon or one of the Singular Ti jobs"

it's be singular ti for me, out of that list.

Posted 10 months ago #
rOcKeTdOg - Member

no one admits to owning one because they're probably out riding and havent got time, which reminds me, time for a little pootle

Posted 10 months ago #
ton - Member

my new one is mega niche................comes with a leccy motor.

Posted 10 months ago #
Big Pete - Member

Is that what your taking to Dellamere Tony?

Posted 10 months ago #
ton - Member

Pete, no mate.
it is my sunday best bike.

Posted 10 months ago #
bedmaker - Member

Agreed, theyre great for road sections, especially with really skinny wheels on. I've heard the wheels are really bendy on them though so I stop and lift mine over speedbumps and stuff.

Posted 10 months ago #
Nicknoxx - Member

I had one of the first Inbred 29ers for all of three weeks before it was stollen!

Mtb'ers just love a cake!

Posted 10 months ago #
bullheart - Member

I find mine ideal for pootling about on, canal towpaths, that sort of thing. And doing the shopping on as I have a pannier rack fitted.

You'd need a frigging step-ladder, puck...

Posted 10 months ago #
JohnClimber - Member

singlespeedstu - Member
I find it impossible to ride anything other than to the shops and back on my 29ers.

I agree with Stu, my 26er inbred only comes out to the shops or when I need flat pedals while out with the dog.

All my 5 big wheeler bikes ride so much better.

Posted 10 months ago #
tazzymtb - Member

I'm selling all my big wheeler singlespeeds and going back to gears and normal wheels. turns out it was just a passing fad for me and I need to shave the beard off go back to wearing shoes not spd sandals.

Oh well think I'll have a hardcore hartail next, I've heard they're the next big thing and I do like to follow fashion

Posted 10 months ago #
emac65 - Member

Have had a 29er Inbred for over 2 years now,rode it loads at first,till the novelty factor wore off.Only ride it these days when I fancy a change tbh......

26" wheeled bikes are still better imho.....

Posted 10 months ago #
chainslapp - Member

Tazzy, pics and dibs on the beard and sandals please? How much use have they had and what type of beard?

Posted 10 months ago #
muddydwarf - Member

I'll never try one.

Simply 'cos my legs are too short for a 29er, my testes sit on the top tube of my 26" bikes and my Boardman Hybrid!

Posted 10 months ago #
jimcollins67 - Member

I bought a rigid Gary fisher Rig a couple of months ago to try out the big wheels, love it, I find it so much more an interseting ride compared to the 26er. I'm now replacing the 26er hardtail with a 29er

Posted 10 months ago #
tazzymtb - Member

chainslapp, I still have to grow it for ssuk so pick which one you like from the above gallery and I'll work on developing it for you.

Alternatively I might just find an agile lady who can do a this

and pretend to have a goatee

Posted 10 months ago #
singlespeedstu - Member

Tazz.
I never had you down as a rugmuncher.

Posted 10 months ago #
69er - Member

I'm still undecided...

Posted 10 months ago #
Muke - Member

If your not sure about fully commiting to 29" why not try it a bit at a time ?

WCA @ BBB

Posted 10 months ago #
speaker2animals - Member

Hmmm I'm wondering whether to turn my SS Wanga into a rigid 2x8 69er (maybe 3x8 eventually, probably 1x8 to begin with). Fancy going back to gears for a while and a 29er front wheel would be cheaper than a sus fork and give me a little bit of smoothing on the front. I currently own a set of 8 speed XT shifter pods and front and rear mechs (though the front is probably no good as it came off a Cannondale so probably too big a clamp for the steel Wanga), have a triple compatible chainset currently running on the SS set up.

Who knows, all just speculation.

Posted 10 months ago #
Dancake - Member

Had a Scandal for a bit and it was ace. I preferred it Rigid and SS. it was light and felt really fast and didnt hurt too much.

Spoilt it with gears and Suss forks and got itchy feet for something else in the end

Ended up with a Commencal Meta 69er out of bits. A2C was a bit wrong but it sort of worked. great for rolling over stuff and not as sluggish as you would think

100_1681 by 29er Dan2010, on Flickr
Havn't got it now, of course; Would love to try a newer FS 29er though

Posted 10 months ago #