I'm not the strongest guy in the world, but it's not up top that's the problem. It hurts to friggin sit down right now. That and my lower back just got pulverized today.
I was 6'4" when i got that bike, I know how ya feel.
I'm not the strongest guy in the world, but it's not up top that's the problem. It hurts to friggin sit down right now. That and my lower back just got pulverized today.
It hurts to friggin sit down right now. That and my lower back just got pulverized today.
:hmmm: I have been on my 29er for the last 2 months...today was my first "real" ride since before xmas, 16 miles at Ringwood. Conditions were excellent, by the way. I was dead by the time I finished the ride. During my first rides I felt too high, like the bike was too big for me (I think I'm like 5'7:hmmm. I flipped the stem and BINGO, what a difference, I feel more in an attack position, I feel pretty much the same than in my 26er. But leg wise I think I felt better on the 26er SS than on the 29er SS. I had 32x21 on the 26er and I have 33x22 on the 29er, so I have no clue if they are equivalent or am I running a higher gear on the 29er For me, I feel that it takes a little bit more LEG to push the bigger wheels, but once you get them going they do roll over obstacles better and you don't get hung up between rocks and logs. So just keep the damn wheels rolling! What's FAKING me up is the full rigid :drooling:...I still have to get used to that...it beats the crap out of my hands and arms. Perhaps, I should just ride Allaire with it
I know that I am in for a world of hurt when I get out of bed in the AM.
You are running quite a bit bigger gear on the 29er: 32x21 on the 26 is 39.5", 33x22 on the 29 is 42.8".But leg wise I think I felt better on the 26er SS than on the 29er SS. I had 32x21 on the 26er and I have 33x22 on the 29er, so I have no clue if they are equivalent or am I running a higher gear on the 29er Perhaps, I should just ride Allaire with it
You are running quite a bit bigger gear on the 29er: 32x21 on the 26 is 39.5", 33x22 on the 29 is 42.8".
You'll spin that gear out as soon as you leave the parking lot at Allaire.
Though you should still come down and check it out anyway.
The jury is out on wether 26 or the 650s will be on the smaller frames, but it's generally over for 26" mtbs.26 is for dirt and park and the mighty 20 inch will be the ultimate loser.................
WTF!! No wonder!! Damn!!!
I've been to Allaire but not since 2005 and I didn't have a SS then.
I should re-visit soon, but I would need a guide (hint) as I have no clue with the trails there.
.... but trying to wheelie over a log on a bike with 18"+ chainstays .......
i agree on the not so great for short people in tech bit, but 18"+ chaintsays?? they make 29er hardtails with cs as short as 16.5". most are in the 17.5" range i think.
At least you didn't smash (and destroy) your helmet into a tree while starring at the ground on a climb.
I hit so hard that I fell to the ground with some serious doubt if I was getting up. This was the scariest crash I can remember.
I know that I am in for a world of hurt when I get out of bed in the AM.
I think he was talking about full sus 29ers.. The Jet 9 will have 17.7" chainstays for example.