Iam looking to build a 29 inch wheeled bike.I just don't know if I should build a 29er or a 96er.Does any one have any info for me?Thanks.
my new build 29 or 96?
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any idea what those reasons are?
29=more frame choices, no need to carry 2 sized tubes, I'm too tired to think of more
If you've already got a 26er - you could save a few bucks by going the 69er route.
The basic jist of the 96er, is that it supposedly allows you to have a "reasonable" wheelbase, with shorter chainstays, lower standover for smaller riders, and a rear wheel that acclerates quickly.
Too bad you still have to push a big front wheel before you go anywhere.
The tube thing isn't such a big deal, as lots of folks are running 26" tubes in thier 29er tires.
Also, some folks here in New England will argue that they are better in technical situations because you can get off the back when the rolling steep stuff.
Personally, I think all of that is great if it works for you. I, and many others on 29ers have no issues with any of the above with 2 full sized wheels. Go big, or go home! ...or something...
Too bad you still have to push a big front wheel before you go anywhere.
The tube thing isn't such a big deal, as lots of folks are running 26" tubes in thier 29er tires.
Also, some folks here in New England will argue that they are better in technical situations because you can get off the back when the rolling steep stuff.
Personally, I think all of that is great if it works for you. I, and many others on 29ers have no issues with any of the above with 2 full sized wheels. Go big, or go home! ...or something...
I'm building up a 69er on a really low budget, but primarily because I want to have something to ride, and I got the frame I'm using in exchange for a 12 pack of Sam Adams.
Otherwise I would be going full 29er as well. And hopefully will be able to have a true 29er come springtime or summertime.
Otherwise I would be going full 29er as well. And hopefully will be able to have a true 29er come springtime or summertime.
I say new job = new bike !!
I say new job = new bike !!
That is within the realm of possibilities! :biggrin:
I have a new Gary Fisher 29er frame I am trying to get rid of.Let meknow.I would trade for your 96er frame cause I have 2 29er frame.
What model fisher is it?
Not a huge fisher fan, but let me know what you've got.
I'm actually kind of curious to see how I like the 69er set up. Gonna go the Single speed route on it.
Not a huge fisher fan, but let me know what you've got.
I'm actually kind of curious to see how I like the 69er set up. Gonna go the Single speed route on it.
It is the x caliber 29er in that way cool orange metal flake.Let me know,Iam not a fisher fan at all but I will have to say thier new 29er frames are really cool.Let meknow if you want it.
No thanks. I'll stick with what I've got for now. Looking forward to seeing how this frame I have rides. It is steel and a good quality of steel at that - even though it isn't from a major name.
coll.Post some pics when you are done.What brand of frame is it?
It is a Zion 853 frame.
Standover is just as high with a small rear wheel. It's the large front wheel that messes with standover for a typical double triangle design. 2.5" larger front wheel > 1.25" taller standover. But often 29"ers have shorter head tubes to somewhat compensate, making the difference with 26" minimal, and motly subject to frame design, not wheel size per se.The basic jist of the 96er, is that it supposedly allows you to have a "reasonable" wheelbase, with shorter chainstays, lower standover for smaller riders, and a rear wheel that acclerates quickly.
Too bad you still have to push a big front wheel before you go anywhere.
The tube thing isn't such a big deal, as lots of folks are running 26" tubes in thier 29er tires.
Also, some folks here in New England will argue that they are better in technical situations because you can get off the back when the rolling steep stuff.
Personally, I think all of that is great if it works for you. I, and many others on 29ers have no issues with any of the above with 2 full sized wheels. Go big, or go home! ...or something...
How did 29"res first get the "overhyped" tag, and today people ar so often considering a halfbreed as their first big wheel experience? Scared of the deep end? Or the hype behind the (for a whole good set of reasons) rare halfbeeds?
I'm doing it for financial reasons Cloxxki. Plain and simple.
Why not go for broke and build up the 29er?
I will for sure try it .I will have all the parts.I just wanted a frame with sliding or horozontal dropouts to do the ss thing.Also the caliber is a bit to big for me.I would like to trade it for something smaller.But I plan to put it together and try it unless I sell in the next few days.
I learned a ling time ago to not buy into any hype.I really try and ride it for myself before I spout at the mouth.Besides it 's much more fun to try it all.And if it's not funn what is the point,I alreadt have a job.
I can understand that but you can get a tensioner for $50 or so and thus not have to worry about another frame. However, Zion just came out with some 29er frames, geary and SS and real nice Prices. Check out JensonUSA.
Yeah I have a tensioner.I love those Zion frames but I need to get rid of the fisher first,or trade someone.I need a smaller frame anyway and I would like the smaller one to have horizontal or sliding dropouts.