29" Discussion thread

[Det-riot]

now that the novelty of my 29'er has worn off i regret purchasing it. I do not ride it as much as my trials, or my 24".

[anton005]

I've had my 29er (kh) for 6 months now and have been riding it with a big apple on the street exclusively. I recently bought a WTB exiwolf and finally got a chance to take it on a XC trail near my house (where I have been riding my 24 earlier this summer). I was really blown away by how much easier the 29er was to ride there (than the 24). The trail has a few steep sections that I had to walk (had to walk em on the 24 as well) but actually did better on the 29er than the 24 and I'm in worse uni shape now. I'm kickin myself for waiting so long to take the 29er off road, it's so smooth and sooo much fun.

Oh and there is about 1/4 mile of pavement to get home from the trail. The exiwolf felt really weird on the pavement after being on the dirt for an hour or so. The tire is great off road and o.k. on the road. The difference between road and pavement is amazing.

[Russtynail]

Well Tomorrow is the big day when I go to get my Bedoford 29'er!
I am pretty excited about it!!! I hope the weather clears up a little (its been raining all day) so I can go for a long ride tomorrow! I can't wait!

[legtod2]

It's like the day before christmas waiting for your new unicycle.

I put 20km on mine after it arrived.

It eats up the km's so easily.

Go slow at first till you get used to the speed.

Enjoy.

[legtod2]

My Kenda XC tire isn't the greatest for Long Distance riding on biking trails and concrete,

Shopping for another tire.

Any suggestions.

Oh yeah any one got a T7 bar they want to get ride of ?

[phlegm]

I really like the WTB Exiwolf (2.3) for a mix of road and offroad, and I think others on the forum do too.

After following someone off of a 2 foot drop with a bit of a sideways landing yesterday, I'm thinking about trying a 2.5 too for bigger drops.

[cathwood]

I've got a Bontranger Jones tyre. It's great.

[legtod2]

Is that a street tire Cathy

[cathwood]

Originally Posted by legtod2

Is that a street tire Cathy

No, it's an off road tyre, or whatever you would like to call it. But I think it rides better on the road than the Kenda Klaw.

[isaac steiner]

I am getting a 29! I am soo excited! Its a bedford with a Kenda tire...So I will use it for lond distance and cross country...But no drops since it is Cotterless...I am very excited! I will post a pic when I get it!

[legtod2]

Congradulations. Welcome to the 29".

Let us know how you find it. Don't expect to master it in one day.

Be prepared for a difference in freemounting, idling, and greater speed.

Going up and down hills/inclines may also offer new challenges till you build up your familiarity to it.

[isaac steiner]

haha okay...is it really that much different....It will feel good from riding a 29" and then going to a 20" because It will feel small and feel amazing for Trials..

[legtod2]

I ride 10+Km's daily back and forth to work on 29".

When I come home I practice on my 20"

To be honest when I switch between 29 back to 20 my freemount, idle, is throw off.

Each pedal crank travels shorter or farther between the two.

For example:
When I freemount 20" my crank is at the 3'oclock position, and I don't hang onto the handle.
When I freemount the 29" my crank is at the 5'oclock postition and I hang onto the handle to mount.

I find bunny hopping the same.

Try idling for the first time and let me know how that goes. To be honest I have no problems idling on my 20" but can't do it on 29". It may be my technique but practice should cure that.

[isaac steiner]

Originally Posted by legtod2

I ride 10+Km's daily back and forth to work on 29".

When I come home I practice on my 20"

To be honest when I switch between 29 back to 20 my freemount, idle, is throw off.

Each pedal crank travels shorter or farther between the two.

For example:
When I freemount 20" my crank is at the 3'oclock position, and I don't hang onto the handle.
When I freemount the 29" my crank is at the 5'oclock postition and I hang onto the handle to mount.

I find bunny hopping the same.

Try idling for the first time and let me know how that goes. To be honest I have no problems idling on my 20" but can't do it on 29". It may be my technique but practice should cure that.

haha okay I will when I get it! I did the Terry Fox Run on my 20" boy my butt was sore after that but that was with a KH Fusion Street saddle and the KH Fusion is a ton more comfy.


I am very excited! I can wait!!!!!!!!

[isaac steiner]

Hey I got it today! I love it so much!!!!!!!!!!! I will post pics tommorow! And it flys! And yes it is hard to idle not mount though....