Trek 69er
- Thread starter Spylab
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I've yet to notice acceleration lag on the 29.It just destroys my Trek 26 across the board except for crashing.It's a whole lotta bike to get out of when yer going down......................
ArmyOfNone
Well-Known Member
it really is a sharp looking bike. as Al said i have heard many good things about it. But having some good saddle time on a geared and SS 29er, i would say i did not notice any loss of acceleration. Climbs like a beast. (thats a good thing)
That brown saddle on the bike really sets everything off for me
That brown saddle on the bike really sets everything off for me
Yeah, I saw it, too. I couldn't believe the price tag associated with it. $2400 for a hardtail single speed? -- must be because they are only going to make a few of them. Can't blame them -- if someone feels it is worth it and wants to shell out the money, more power to Trek.
walter
Fourth Party
I dont remember exactly why, but I am sure Brett can back me up on this, if you look at any motocross bike, big front,smaller rear. I believe the theory is the same, big in the front to grab, less in the rear to spin faster.
I may be off a bit but it has been like 20 years since my AMA has expired.
I may be off a bit but it has been like 20 years since my AMA has expired.
i know they are doing the 69ers in a 1x9 version as well.
i rode it around the parking lot and fork seemed way, way squishy. too squishy. granted, parking lot and it may be way different on the trail.
not to mention the fact there is no way in hell i'd pay 2400 wampum for an SS.
i rode it around the parking lot and fork seemed way, way squishy. too squishy. granted, parking lot and it may be way different on the trail.
not to mention the fact there is no way in hell i'd pay 2400 wampum for an SS.
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DANSPANK
Guest
I looked in to it during those dark winter nights and found a couple of places offering it for about $1600. There was a place on Long Island that had one for that price. Just google for it.
lancerracer
Active Member
Most people are picking them up for around 1600-1800..it is still a little outrageous to spend that much on a stock SS, but it is a cool bike none the less..
i haven't researched them in awhile since i'm pretty well set on a full 29er, but IIRC, trek wasn't moving on the pricing so folks getting them for that are doing really well. if they're telling the truth, that is.
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DANSPANK
Guest
$1500 - who wants one?
http://campusbicycle.com/itemdetails.cfm?catalogId=39&ID=2204
They only mad dogs and English men go out in the midday sun. It's just after 12 and about to hit 90degrees so I'd better get out on the bike. A lovely road ride somewhere me thinks...
http://campusbicycle.com/itemdetails.cfm?catalogId=39&ID=2204
They only mad dogs and English men go out in the midday sun. It's just after 12 and about to hit 90degrees so I'd better get out on the bike. A lovely road ride somewhere me thinks...
This bikes been kickin around for awhile and there's not too many of them.The price from Trek is ridiculous but everything Dan found so far is legit.It's cool looking but basically I don't get it.This could help some people keep they're trailing tire in line more in the twisty but i don't see the need for a product to solve pilot error.Full 29 hardtail, assimilate or die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There was a guy in a full Trek kit, I'm assuming East Coast factory team, riding one of these, SS, at Stewart today.
Mercifully, he raced with the pros. And thankfully, he didn't lap me.
Your new tires didn't put you into the pro ranks??
ChrisG
Unapologetic Lifer for Rock and Roll
Maybe if I'd stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
that alwasys worlks.
ArmyOfNone
Well-Known Member
The Holiday express is btter for other things
I dunno, regardless of price it seems like a mashup of all the wrong ideas, not suited to any type of riding:
DH/FR:
+ Hey look, a dual crown fork!
+ Well looky there, hydraulic brakes; that's good.
- Hard tail.
- 29 inch tire, definitely no fun on a sport that feeds on flat tires.
Dirtjumping:
+ Single speed is all I need!
+ Hard tail to prevent rebound bucking
- Dual crown fork. No X-ups for you!
- 29 inch tire.
XC/AM:
+ 29 inch tire.
+ Hardtail means no pedal bob.
- Dual crown fork. What is the point?
- Single speed (for the sane among us). Have you seen some of the hills around here?!
Just an overall weirdo bicycle.
DH/FR:
+ Hey look, a dual crown fork!
+ Well looky there, hydraulic brakes; that's good.
- Hard tail.
- 29 inch tire, definitely no fun on a sport that feeds on flat tires.
Dirtjumping:
+ Single speed is all I need!
+ Hard tail to prevent rebound bucking
- Dual crown fork. No X-ups for you!
- 29 inch tire.
XC/AM:
+ 29 inch tire.
+ Hardtail means no pedal bob.
- Dual crown fork. What is the point?
- Single speed (for the sane among us). Have you seen some of the hills around here?!
Just an overall weirdo bicycle.