shem
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| posted on 12-2-2011 at 09:39 |
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29er
Well Ive final given in and bought a 29er. For those that arent familiar with 29ers, its a mountain bike with 29 inch wheels.
Ive gone for a retro style steel frame, a Haro mary xc. 80mm rock shocks up front, and a hard tail, as I want it for general fast xc
riding, as its my second bike really, to give me a change form my full sus Gary fisher.
Ill be out this avo, once I get some peddles, so itll be interesting to see how well the big wheels roll!
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justal
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| posted on 12-2-2011 at 14:27 |
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Sounds like fun.
I'll have to join you for a ride soon.
Al.
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Spooker
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| posted on 12-2-2011 at 20:12 |
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Oh Shem, SHEM!
Size isn't everything
(despite what the sheep tell you) 
You know INSTINCTively when you're living on the EDGE...
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shem
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| posted on 13-2-2011 at 10:13 |
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Well u may be wrong spooks. Time will tell if the few extra inches help!
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dunk
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| posted on 14-2-2011 at 21:16 |
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29er's also a class of boat,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA2HM49G0u0&feature=channel
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shem
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| posted on 15-2-2011 at 04:21 |
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Ah ye. Isnt Rupert from Aberdyfi into 49ers? I think they just did some article racing them against a kite.
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shem
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| posted on 15-2-2011 at 04:57 |
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Also. First proper ride on it yesterday. Very smooth when in rutted or muddy conditions. The big wheels really let u flow, and the 80mm
travel is plenty for any xc riding. (even when considering my usual bike is 140mm full sus). I didnt fancy hitting any jumps as I was
on my own and getting dark, so no comments on that. The big wheels really do encourage you to stay in a low gear and charge up hills
though!
Enjoying so far!
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dunk
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| posted on 15-2-2011 at 08:49 |
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To be fair I've seen 49er's a work sailing better than this. Worth a watch though
,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l29gGKzmlkU
Have fun on your new bike Shemste
[Edited on 15-2-2011 by dunk]
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shem
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| posted on 20-2-2011 at 20:24 |
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3rd ride today, and a 20 mile off roader from pennal oer the top and then round the climax with a extra trail as well. In short its
probably slightly harder, but is way faster, noticeable difference in uphill speed, and totally flows over everything. I normally make
the rock garden without a foot down, but only just. On the 29er, It totally flew over it with ease. Hit a few jumps, but tat is where
it lacks in my opinion, maybe its just that Im not used to hard tails.
Stoked
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