ok. give me some hints of what sort of stuff you like and i'll go from there.SuzyCreamcheese said:
~~Good Thursday Morning!!~~
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For sure.stosh said:
Have a great ride tonight! You're riding at that trail close to your house?
Been riding ever night after work even when the temp is 100+ like it has been this week. Local trail is 10 miles long and I've been steadily building up my speed and stamina.
Gotta say, that those of you who have not tried a 29" wheeled bike are missing out! I don't think there is a 26"er that can keep up with a '9er in the fast twisty sections of trail. The bike accelerates like a bat out of hell.
Gotta say, that those of you who have not tried a 29" wheeled bike are missing out! I don't think there is a 26"er that can keep up with a '9er in the fast twisty sections of trail. The bike accelerates like a bat out of hell.
does the UCI or NORBA recognize these bikes as being legit to race?
I rode with a guy on a 29'er a few weeks ago. He constantly was telling me how much better he was rolling over things. Of course he had to hold off on his commentary until I stopped to wait up for him.N8 said:
I think that's more the Racer-X than the 29'er. 29'ers are generally slower to accelerate than 26'ers. I'm really starting to think about a racer-x 29'er........that's dangerous.N8 said:
yeah, that's a good point. larger tires/wheels have more mass and a longer radius, and should be harder, not easier, to accelerate.Reactor said:
N8, don't believe the hype.
Westy said:
Could be that you are in better shape than him?
Last weekend at a local trail, my buddy rode his 26" Racer-X then switched to my 29"er (both sized large) and he stuned/amazed at how the bike rolled/accelerated/climbed. I think this was a much better compairson... same rider, same frame geometry, same trail...
I have started exploring punk music, so something along those lines would be good. From what I gather you know a little something about this genre of music, right?narlus said:
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Reactor said:
You can accelerate through turns like you can't imagine...
I'm jealous!stosh said:
are you getting out of work early?
Nah I should be able to cram a ride in.bluebug32 said:
I'm riding my HT with a nice new set of bars and a nice new Salsa stem from Mmcg oh and a nice new Manitou Mars coil fork from Phil.
I can't wait! I'm gonna see how much climbing I can cram in today.
I found a great new (ridden it before but I just rediscovered it) trail!!
Ooh, let me know how the new parts are. I wish I could join you!stosh said:
I could see how you can roll things better but accelerate faster. Everything else being equal the larger wheels have much more inertia and would make acceleration slower. Or are you just saying you can hit corners faster therefore giving you a faster angular acceleration? If you ask me you just have a kickass pimped ride, that will make a bike feel better no matter the wheel size.N8 said:
YEAH!!! Congratulationsmanhattanprjkt83 said:
Westy said:
No, you can accelerate in turns where someone riding a 26" can't.
All things being equal, you can beat a 26" through fast twisty turns everytime.
Goodmorning.
i have my license test in 2 hours. im nervous!
cant wait untill tommorow, only one class and it is supposed to be 70 and sunny...hello riding and fishing.
This isn't adding up for me. Ship me your bike so I can test ride it.N8 said:
Negative. Wish I was, but I have to work. I'll be racing at Diablo next month though on the 22nd/23rd. You free that weekend?stosh said:
Good luck TJ!!lovebunny said:
Westy said:
Git ur your own holmes!!!
Good morning! Busy morning here thus far! Next period I have copy duties too so that's sure to drag on...I better have some coffee at some point or I may end up snoozing on the copier 
Went out to dinner with the family last night so that was uneventful. Tonight I will be out for a ride probably at my house, unless I can squeeze something else in...really depends on what time I get out of school (we have a BORING meeting afterschool).
Went out to dinner with the family last night so that was uneventful. Tonight I will be out for a ride probably at my house, unless I can squeeze something else in...really depends on what time I get out of school (we have a BORING meeting afterschool).Mornin' all.
One more class today then it is the dreaded "parents back to school night"!!!! That means I need to be in school from 7-9 and shoot the breeze with kids parents for 10 mins a stretch. What a great way to spend a night!!!!!! (Someone please kill me)
One more class today then it is the dreaded "parents back to school night"!!!! That means I need to be in school from 7-9 and shoot the breeze with kids parents for 10 mins a stretch. What a great way to spend a night!!!!!! (Someone please kill me)
to dispel that feeling, be sure to hit yr local skatepark and ride w/ the groms.stosh said:
thanks man. im sure heathers hoping for the same thing. we have a ride planned and i have no way of getting there if i dont have my licenseMcGRP01 said:Good luck TJ!!
It's what we call "anecdotal" evidence.Westy said:
N8 - get the stopwatch out and show us data (with a 3rd party riding the bike, please)...........
no problem. i've got my home-brewed 2cdr punk rock explosion all set. a good mix of old school ('77- '79) and some hardcore ('80-'83 or so). PM me yr mailing address and i'll get yr set out when i mail DRB's cds which i owe him.SuzyCreamcheese said:I have started exploring punk music, so something along those lines would be good. From what I gather you know a little something about this genre of music, right?
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Not to mention I don't have the TIME to play anymore. Damn this thing called school.bluebug32 said:It was actually the other way around for Rob and me. He was completely obsessed with paintball when I met him. It wasn't my thing and I finally convinced him to try riding. Now he love it and I don't have to worry about him coming home dotted with purple welts anymore
Morning 
faces.
I'm avoiding convocation right now, doing somet things around the house and such. I just wish I could not have to go back for cell and tissue at 2, but them's the breaks. I got my car cleaned out, my little spot for working on my bike put together in the basement, and my room cleaned up a bit, so I'm doing well.
Beautiful day here. I have to decide if I want to study or ride for a bit. Hrm....
faces.I'm avoiding convocation right now, doing somet things around the house and such. I just wish I could not have to go back for cell and tissue at 2, but them's the breaks. I got my car cleaned out, my little spot for working on my bike put together in the basement, and my room cleaned up a bit, so I'm doing well.
Beautiful day here. I have to decide if I want to study or ride for a bit. Hrm....
LOL!!! I know what you mean. Just be glad you only have to do it once a year. I have back to school night on Tuesday (elementary schools) and on Wedensday of next week and ours is from 6:30-9pm :mumble:Senôr Lopez said:
If N8 said it makes him faster through the corners, as in this bikes specific geometry suits the way he rides etc I'd say cool. The "this bike is faster in corners" argument raises my bull**** flag.SkaredShtles said:It's what we call "anecdotal" evidence.
N8 - get the stopwatch out and show us data (with a 3rd party riding the bike, please)...........
plus, what's the crown -> axle height on that maverick fork? the 29" wheel's gonna raise the front end up anyway, and i can't imagine that fork helps offset it any.
a higher front end isn't conducive to better cornering.
N8, you are under a strong, delusional spell. physics is beating yr arse.
a higher front end isn't conducive to better cornering.
N8, you are under a strong, delusional spell. physics is beating yr arse.
if 29ers are so much faster why dont I see tons of pros (or experts) racing XC or ST on them??
Because they're not faster.douglas said:
Hold on - you knew that.