For the Cyclists in Tribeland.

[xopus]

You bastard!

My bosses are their right now. Did you get to try Giants 29er? You know who has an impressive chromoly 29er? Raleigh USA. Go figure

i did, but it was a medium and i really needed a large. it was quick. i need to take a large out for a spin to get a good sense of it though.
i also rode a salsa selma single speed. scandium with carbon seat stays. it was pretty ridiculous. surprisingly good through braking bumps.

 

[Joe Seven]

29ers... still don't really understand the benefits. Are they better for tall guys?

 

[spaboy]

The Larger wheel will give you more speed and the added height of a 29 vs a 26 gives you more bottom bracket clearance.

Definitely good for tall people who like to shred single track. Wouldn't want to be hittin big drops on one though.

 

[alexd]

129!

 

[Cri]

^^^ lol

 

[xopus]

a larger wheel rolls over things easier. they're smooth and climb like goats.
i rode a cannondale 29er extensively last month (racing and just general riding) and it converted me. when i get a new xc bike, it will most def be 29.

 

[Cri]

I have a question about 29'ers..

What about having them on a size small frame..it would make the bike seem much larger..and I just can't see how it would work for a short person.

I have a friend who is 6 f and rides a 29er hardtail and he says he will never go back..and I see how it would work for him...but I just can't see it for a shortie..

 

[spaboy]

The smallest 29er frame I've seen is a 17" I'm not sure if they make them much smaller. Depending how short you are, there would be stand over height issues.

I'm 6'4 and do like how they ride but I'm still a 26er man. I ride some street & like how nimble a 26er feels over the 9er. I find the 29ers a little more clumsy on quick cuts ect.

 

[Phat Trick]

So I got my mountain bike, its a 2007 Spec Epic Comp.
I took it out for a good ride on Saturday and the conclusion I have come to is, it's a heavy beast.
My question is: What is the best way to shed some pounds on it?
Right now, its got a fox float 100 rlc, and I was thinking of switching it to a Rochshox Sid World Cup, which is just over 1400g. I'm not sure how much the fox weighs. Will this let me lose some poundage? (on a side not, how do you know if you need service forks?)
What else can I switch out?

 

[I_bRAD]

Just ride it! It'll get lighter the stronger you get

 

[xopus]

if you're going to shave weight, start with anything that rotates. Wheels, tires, tubes, cranks, pedals, etc. this will have the most noticable effect on how the bike feels.

 

[Phat Trick]

wheels would have been the next thing on my list.

that side note should have read: how do you know when you need to service the forks?

I thought I was a pretty strong rider, until I hopped on this monster. The difference between my road bike and this beast is like night and day. I was winded after a little more than an hour. Where as, I can go for 3 hours + on my road bike.

 

[sheik rock]

wheels would have been the next thing on my list.

that side note should have read: how do you know when you need to service the forks?

I thought I was a pretty strong rider, until I hopped on this monster. The difference between my road bike and this beast is like night and day. I was winded after a little more than an hour. Where as, I can go for 3 hours + on my road bike.

Yeah, I used to think my 30 pound all mountain bike was heavy until I started riding a 40+ pound downhill bike. Now the all mountain feels like a road bike! Your legs just adapt after a few months.

 

[Reborn]

Hey, so the more I think about it the more I want to try a Triathlon, either sprint or olympic distance (depending on how good I get at swimming).

So I was looking around (I am broke ass) and there is a Fuji Newest 4.0 on sale for $450.

I haven't tried it out yet, but would this type of bike be suitable as a first bike? I'm going to use it as a commuter but I want to have the versatility of using it for a Tri should I compete.

Any suggestions?

 

[Phat Trick]

I've done a sprint duathlon (run 5k/bike 30k/run 5k) on a regular road bike. There was a triathlon going on at the same time, and I saw a lot of different kinds of bikes besided the tri-specific.
Whatever bike you are comfortable on should be good, until you decide that you love doing tri's and want to buy something a little faster.

 

[spaboy]

H

So I was looking around (I am broke ass) and there is a Fuji Newest 4.0 on sale for $450.

Any suggestions?

It's really tough to get into a drop bar bike for that price so I'd say do it. You definitely want drops for a tri race as it'll give you the ability to tuck into your drops & be more aerodynamic. Big advantage over someone ridin straight bars.

No need to drop too much on the 1st bike. I could get you into this rude boy for like $1500 though (minus the Zipp wheels and Durace of course. It would have 105 shifters and Ultegra rear with Mavic Aksiums)

 

[spaboy]

Foes fixie *drool*

 

[Reborn]

It's really tough to get into a drop bar bike for that price so I'd say do it. You definitely want drops for a tri race as it'll give you the ability to tuck into your drops & be more aerodynamic. Big advantage over someone ridin straight bars.

No need to drop too much on the 1st bike. I could get you into this rude boy for like $1500 though (minus the Zipp wheels and Durace of course. It would have 105 shifters and Ultegra rear with Mavic Aksiums)

Does Fuji make half decent bikes? I don't know much about road bikes.

 

[xopus]

I got to attend interbike last week.
Here are some of my favorite shots from the show.
More can be found on my website Here
Enjoy.



Canfield 29er. Super short chainstays

Fairclough's Demo 8 racebike

Rims

Giro dirt lid with a pretty cool clear shell.

Thomson direct mount stem

Blk Mrkt slopestyle.

Foes fixed gear. Yeah, thats right.

Foes rotor detail

Steve Peat's bike

 

[xopus]

a new more goodies:


Phil Wood gold high flange hub

bottom bracket

 

[spaboy]

Those gold Phil Woods must be mine

 

[littlejon]

hey bike-store people and general ride-abouts:

i have a very cheap price on a nearly new specialized langster, which fits me well with the one gear & compact geometry.
my question: has anyone lived with one / worked on one?

scathing commentary? pithy comebacks?
anything?

 

[khemistry]

my question: has anyone lived with one / worked on one?
anything?

I did and it's not bad at all, better work out and easy maintenance.

 

[spaboy]

The Langster's a good single speed. It has a pretty relaxed geometry vs most SS/fixed frames but some ppl prefer that.

They're nice and flashy too

 

[littlejon]

thanks for quick replies, people.

i have been riding a vintage bianchi ss for the last few years so i am quite used to one gear, and ready to try fixed.
changing back to more of a hybrid would take some getting used to, but the sloping top tube does suit my stubby legs.

this one is flat black so it is not so shiny as some of the others i have seen.
it is cheap & cheery at $600 with the right bars but geared a bit low for me.

decisions, decisions.