I submit that they could not.WheelieMan said:Holy smokes, could the chainstays possibly be any shorter? Looks sweet, I love it.
Yup, just like 24" was the future of DH 3 years ago.manhattanprjkt83 said:i wonder what the future of 29ers is in DH...
Larger wheels make the bike go faster. In DH that is important. Not ot mention the larger wheels can go over larger objects more easily. I think it is great.no skid marks said:Eeeeeew damn thats awfull,pull it appart imediatelly please. yuk yuk yuk. 29 is wrong wrong wrong. If you're not already riding a bike with 1.95 tyres then why the hell would you sacrafice handling performance for pedaling economy??? I think you r frames are amazing and would love one but thats just awful. I do ride for the thrill and fun not the work out so maybee i just don't get it or care too.. Where are the cyclocross bars then?
My 2 cents.
Points for experiementing.
wow, i never knew 29inch'ers were self-propelled....thats uhhmaziiing....bballe336 said:Larger wheels make the bike go faster...
Let me rephrase, Larger wheels build up more momentum and will roll faster than smaller wheels.zedro said:wow, i never knew 29inch'ers were self-propelled....thats uhhmaziiing....
You could say the same things about 26 inch wheels compared to 24 inch wheels...no skid marks said:They have a larger centrifugal force I'd say,harder and slower to turn,eif built as strong they'd be heavier and rebound issues.
think you should rephrase again:bballe336 said:Let me rephrase, Larger wheels build up more momentum and will roll faster than smaller wheels.
That is what I am trying to say. Unfortunately I cannot always find the words to express my thoughts. Thanks for clearing it up.zedro said:think you should rephrase again:
larger wheels (may) have higher inertia which will make them harder to accelerate but conversely have more momentum.
they wont magically 'roll faster', but will want to maintain their speed and direction more than a wheel with lower inertia (because a heavier 26" wheel could behave the same with the same inertial properties). But since you could just add weight to a normal wheelset to get the same inertial properties, higher inertia (or more momentum) is not why you would run 29's. It's the larger diameter of the wheel vs. contact with the terrain that would set them apartm, or their ability to roll over larger objects (Monster Trucks anyone?).
well considering an average mtb tire is really about 27", 2 inches more tire for 2 inches less suspension sounds like a zero-sum gainBicyclist said:Apparently a 3" 29er feels like a 5" bike. They roll over stuff easier so they require less suspension.
yes, when a 1000g gooey rubber 2.5 and 135 front hub comes around.Bicyclist said:Once you get it more dialed, do you see it having some potential or do you think that 29er is not worth it for DH?
well, having your bb 2'' lower in relation to you axles has a cornering advantage. when tires are availible you will get increaced tire patch.zedro said:well considering an average mtb tire is really about 27", 2 inches more tire for 2 inches less suspension sounds like a zero-sum gain