Should I buy a 29er?
veronese68
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I think this would be more entertaining here than in buying advice. Also after the "this forum is shoot" thread somebody said they missed the "What BMW 335d should I buy" threads.So as the title says really:
I think I might buy one of these:
I reckon a 29er would be good for me becuase I tend to go for longer rides and not particularly technical stuff. I'm quite tall so surely bigger whells make more sense on bigger bikes. I don't really do trail centres other than the odd trip to Swinley after work. If I got a 29er the wheels would be interchangeable with my Kinesis CX. And I rather like it.
Also, what should I kit it with? I was thinking 2x10 XT & Rock Shox Rebas. Not sure about wheels yet, might build my own, Hope hubs or Novatech?
I think I might buy one of these:
I reckon a 29er would be good for me becuase I tend to go for longer rides and not particularly technical stuff. I'm quite tall so surely bigger whells make more sense on bigger bikes. I don't really do trail centres other than the odd trip to Swinley after work. If I got a 29er the wheels would be interchangeable with my Kinesis CX. And I rather like it.
Also, what should I kit it with? I was thinking 2x10 XT & Rock Shox Rebas. Not sure about wheels yet, might build my own, Hope hubs or Novatech?
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Don't let Arran see this, he'll wet himself.
The only 29'er wheels that are acceptable are on a roadie bike...if you buy this bike, you will go to hell
And it looks gash, like somebody glued some drinking straws together and painted them a right girly colour. "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
It's partly personal preference and partly where you ride. I have an XC 29er hardtail which I find good for trail centres and also XC riding in the wilds. Being over 6ft6 the bike fits me well , climbs well and handles well for my needs. Before this bike I had a 26er which served me equally well for years. If I had the choice I would pick the 29er.
As for kit Reba's will do you well any anything slx or above works well. I have XT disc brakes which are a big improvement over the exlixir 1's they replaced.0 -
We're all going to hell anyway, just got to enjoy the ride. Nice smooth ride with big wheels.Stevo 666 wrote:..if you buy this bike, you will go to hell0 -
I think it's the perfect bike.
For a sad roadie attempt at manliness.I don't do smileys.
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Fair point, but would a roadie not have to own a road bike? Maybe I'm just in denial and really want to wear lycra and lube my aris'.cooldad wrote:I think it's the perfect bike.
For a sad roadie attempt at manliness.0 -
If you want to ride your bike and go fast, then yes, perfect bike for places like Swinley.
If you want to fit in with all the other 'cool' kids here, then no. Simples!
There's far too many people with inferiority complexes here, bless 'em! I reckon there's a huge number of homos in denial too.0 -
I have 29ers, they're fast and fun. my ones have bouncy bits too but have proper sized tubes made out of American Aluuuuminummm but apart from that its great.
Hell is where its at anyway, much warmer and no god bothering weirdos.
Have a look also at the On-one Parkwood, looks like a interesting frame, if it was a bolt through rear i'd buy one as i have spare forks,wheels etc.0 -
Stevo 666 wrote:Don't let Arran see this, he'll wet himself.
Well it is a Cotic 8) but it's a 29er so it's gheyer than Piña on the Diva 24
"Arran, you are like the Tony Benn of smut. You have never diluted your depravity and always stand by your beliefs. You have my respect sir and your wife my pity"
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"Arran, you are like the Tony Benn of smut. You have never diluted your depravity and always stand by your beliefs. You have my respect sir and your wife my pity"
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njee20 wrote:If you want to fit in with all the other 'cool' kids here, then no. Simples!
There's far too many people with inferiority complexes here, bless 'em! I reckon there's a huge number of homos in denial too.
Er this is the Crud, If it was in buying advice and you got these replies - fair enough. But its not. It is to be expected. Bless you
I think it looks cool Veronese, I would!0 -
Pesky Jones wrote:I think it looks cool Veronese, I would!
It's looks nice but 29er's are ghey, even GT's-mum says they're too big for a decent ride :shock:"Arran, you are like the Tony Benn of smut. You have never diluted your depravity and always stand by your beliefs. You have my respect sir and your wife my pity"
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I smell a sale :Parran77 wrote:"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
That's only what the priest said what will happen to you if you tell on him, not the truthVeronese68 wrote:
We're all going to hell anyway, just got to enjoy the ride. Nice smooth ride with big wheels.Stevo 666 wrote:..if you buy this bike, you will go to hell "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
Pesky Jones wrote:njee20 wrote:If you want to fit in with all the other 'cool' kids here, then no. Simples!
There's far too many people with inferiority complexes here, bless 'em! I reckon there's a huge number of homos in denial too.
Er this is the Crud, If it was in buying advice and you got these replies - fair enough. But its not. It is to be expected. Bless you
Well aware, not sure that comments outing all the gays in denial on here would be appropriate for Buying Advice.
Still, can add stupid to "in denial about their sexuality" to the list of traits exhibited by folk here.0 -
njee20 wrote:Pesky Jones wrote:njee20 wrote:If you want to fit in with all the other 'cool' kids here, then no. Simples!
There's far too many people with inferiority complexes here, bless 'em! I reckon there's a huge number of homos in denial too.
Er this is the Crud, If it was in buying advice and you got these replies - fair enough. But its not. It is to be expected. Bless you
Well aware, not sure that comments outing all the gays in denial on here would be appropriate for Buying Advice.
Huh? It was in your comment :? you wouldnt have had to include that in the comment about the inferiority complexes and cool kids (which I was referring to - pretty obvious) in buying advice.
I guess you've proved your own point though.njee20 wrote:Still, can add stupid to "in denial about their sexuality" to the list of traits exhibited by folk here.0 -
Get an Orange 29er!Loving life in rural SW France
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But I like the blue one. And everybody on here says Orange bikes are shoot, except those that bought one and they reckon they are the greatest thing since the invention of the wheel. So they are the biggest load of shoot since the invention of the wheel if you believe what you read on here. And obviously it's all true.
Besides, the Cotic is only in blue or green and I've already got a green bike.0 -
A blue Cotic, now we're talking 8) I could overlook the fact that its a ghey 29er on this occasion "Arran, you are like the Tony Benn of smut. You have never diluted your depravity and always stand by your beliefs. You have my respect sir and your wife my pity"
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Veronese68 wrote:But I like the blue one. And everybody on here says Orange bikes are shoot, except those that bought one and they reckon they are the greatest thing since the invention of the wheel. So they are the biggest load of shoot since the invention of the wheel if you believe what you read on here. And obviously it's all true.
Besides, the Cotic is only in blue or green and I've already got a green bike.
i have two black bikes and a blue un' should i have had three different colour schemes? Does the colour make the bike faster?Loving life in rural SW France
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But your sig says you have an Orange bike. How go you tell the black bikes apart? Red bikes are faster, obviously. Even red bits make things go faster. Did you ever see a Ford Escort with red brake drums and calipers? They were always faster. Or was it they were always driven by twunts?bg13 wrote:i have two black bikes and a blue un' should i have had three different colour schemes? Does the colour make the bike faster?0 -
Veronese68 wrote:
But your sig says you have an Orange bike. How go you tell the black bikes apart? Red bikes are faster, obviously. Even red bits make things go faster. Did you ever see a Ford Escort with red brake drums and calipers? They were always faster. Or was it they were always driven by twunts?bg13 wrote:i have two black bikes and a blue un' should i have had three different colour schemes? Does the colour make the bike faster?
i am so confused, good point about cars though, mine is black and very slow, think the red paint may be coming out this weekend. could do the calipers on the orange orange red to see if that will go quicker, not that i ride it or anything!Loving life in rural SW France
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bg13 wrote:Veronese68 wrote:
But your sig says you have an Orange bike. How go you tell the black bikes apart? Red bikes are faster, obviously. Even red bits make things go faster. Did you ever see a Ford Escort with red brake drums and calipers? They were always faster. Or was it they were always driven by twunts?bg13 wrote:i have two black bikes and a blue un' should i have had three different colour schemes? Does the colour make the bike faster?
i am so confused
I think he was tryna be funny like 0 -
Unfortunately I think bg was on the same, rather sad, wavelength. His sense of humour may well be worse then mine.0
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Oh Hai!Loving life in rural SW France
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