Do I Need a 29er? - Page 2

onewheeldave · 2012-08-14, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by hunterthompson

I'm still pretty conflicted

I RARELY ride over 1 mile and most are saying if it's not longer than that to use a smaller wheel. I guess I could also use it for muni but I don't think I'm good enough considering I still have trouble on the trails on my 24"

Also, I would need to invest in dual hole cranks for it to be practical to commute and do muni which is another cost

I would also consider a 26" but I have a feeling that wouldn't be a big enough change to justify the extra cost.

Also, I have pretty limited space in my dorm room and I'm going to have my trials, 24", and then an additional 29". Argh, indecisiveness will be the death of me

I've got a 24x3, a 29-er (KH) and a recent Quax 26.

For most of the past 10 years I used the 24x3 (for distance/commuting etc)- the 29-er was faster, but overall, i gravitated to the 24x3 for 98% of my rides.

Since I got the 26, I've been riding that exclusively.

29-ers are good- get one if you want, but, don't do it cos you think that 24"-ers aren't good for riding a bit of distance- they're OK, like all wheels sizes there's pros and cons.

dudewithasock · 2012-08-14, 12:33 PM

From what I can tell, a 29x2.5(ish) is fine for standard single track. Anything much more technical, you might as well stick with the 24, if that's what you're planning on doing.

My experience with riding "distance" on a 24 (5-10 miles minimum) is that I just feel like I'm going so slow after a while. Unless you're riding really technical trails for that long, a 29er is probably going to be more fun.

Nurse Ben · 2012-08-14, 01:06 PM

oops

Nurse Ben · 2012-08-14, 01:14 PM

I remember my transitions from a small wheel to a big wheel, each was a bit more work, but in the end it served me better. I now think of a 36er as an XC muni and a 29er as a DH muni, so obviously I'm a big wheel kinda guy. But big wheels make sense for unicycles, since unlike bikes, we have to make do with a single patch of rubber, so the bigger the rubber, the better the stability.

I'd get the 29er and make yourself learn it, in time you'll be glad you did, then when you have the cash you'll get a 36er...

uniShark · 2012-08-14, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Nurse Ben

I remember my transitions from a small wheel to a big wheel, each was a bit more work, but in the end it served me better. I now think of a 36er as an XC muni and a 29er as a DH muni, so obviously I'm a big wheel kinda guy. But big wheels make sense for unicycles, since unlike bikes, we have to make do with a single patch of rubber, so the bigger the rubber, the better the stability.

I'd get the 29er and make yourself learn it, in time you'll be glad you did, then when you have the cash you'll get a 36er...

Haha, I was wondering how long it would take you to find this thread. Now where's Harper to tell him to skip the 29 and go straight to a 36?

hunterthompson · 2012-08-14, 02:26 PM

Well a little bit of bad news. The 29" that I was eyeing and set to buy (thanks to all your wonderful advice) has a singlewalled rim so it would be useless for muni since I would spend the entire time worrying if my new uni is gonna break every single ride. I'm definitely gonna get a 29er, just gonna wait until I see a good deal or I get more $$$ for my birthday in a month.

uniShark · 2012-08-14, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hunterthompson

Well a little bit of bad news. The 29" that I was eyeing and set to buy (thanks to all your wonderful advice) has a singlewalled rim so it would be useless for muni since I would spend the entire time worrying if my new uni is gonna break every single ride. I'm definitely gonna get a 29er, just gonna wait until I see a good deal or I get more $$$ for my birthday in a month.

You're best bet is probably a Nimbus (I love my KH, but they're spendy).

knoxuni · 2012-08-14, 04:30 PM

Its sad but i wana get a nimbus over a kh. its the best bang for the buck.

Nurse Ben · 2012-08-14, 04:49 PM

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Now where's Harper to tell him to skip the 29 and go straight to a 36?

No way, that's way to big for cruising campus. What he really needs is an Ultimate Wheel

hunterthompson · 2012-08-14, 04:50 PM

Yeah, I'm looking at the Drak mainly. Maybe if I'm lucky one will pop up on the trading forum.

Mikefule · 2012-08-14, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hunterthompson

Well a little bit of bad news. The 29" that I was eyeing and set to buy (thanks to all your wonderful advice) has a singlewalled rim so it would be useless for muni since I would spend the entire time worrying if my new uni is gonna break every single ride.

Obviously it depends a lot on what type of riding you want to try, but don't make assumptions. You can do a lot using skill and technique instead of equipment. I have done many many miles of off road on skinny tyres and road rims.

muni123 · 2012-08-15, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by hunterthompson

Yeah, I'm looking at the Drak mainly. Maybe if I'm lucky one will pop up on the trading forum.

you should post a wanted thread

hunterthompson · 2012-08-15, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by muni123

you should post a wanted thread

I probably will in a week or so, gonna try and get a few more hours in at work so I can actally afford the uni if a good one pops up

muni123 · 2012-08-15, 03:04 AM

what are kind do you want?

saskatchewanian · 2012-08-15, 03:10 AM

If properly built a single widish single wall rim can be quite strong with a bit of tire to cushion it. I have a drilled out 32 spoke singe wall 50mm Speedway Umma rim on my 29er, theoretically one of the weakest combos available, and it has seen drops up to about 2' with no noticeable ill effects.

Double walled rims are nice for peace of mind but not strictly necessary if you maintain your wheels and keep even tension.

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2012-08-14, 01:14 PM	#19
Nurse Ben XC Muni Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA Age: 47 Posts: 3,975	I remember my transitions from a small wheel to a big wheel, each was a bit more work, but in the end it served me better. I now think of a 36er as an XC muni and a 29er as a DH muni, so obviously I'm a big wheel kinda guy. But big wheels make sense for unicycles, since unlike bikes, we have to make do with a single patch of rubber, so the bigger the rubber, the better the stability. I'd get the 29er and make yourself learn it, in time you'll be glad you did, then when you have the cash you'll get a 36er... __________________ I dream of hamsters and elderberries

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saskatchewanian ERIC P Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denare Beach, Saskatchewan, Canada Age: 27 Posts: 5,244	If properly built a single widish single wall rim can be quite strong with a bit of tire to cushion it. I have a drilled out 32 spoke singe wall 50mm Speedway Umma rim on my 29er, theoretically one of the weakest combos available, and it has seen drops up to about 2' with no noticeable ill effects. Double walled rims are nice for peace of mind but not strictly necessary if you maintain your wheels and keep even tension. __________________ My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world. - Jack Layton

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2012-08-14, 02:26 PM	#21
hunterthompson Jake Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States Posts: 265	Well a little bit of bad news. The 29" that I was eyeing and set to buy (thanks to all your wonderful advice) has a singlewalled rim so it would be useless for muni since I would spend the entire time worrying if my new uni is gonna break every single ride. I'm definitely gonna get a 29er, just gonna wait until I see a good deal or I get more $$$ for my birthday in a month.

2012-08-14, 04:50 PM	#25
hunterthompson Jake Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States Posts: 265	Yeah, I'm looking at the Drak mainly. Maybe if I'm lucky one will pop up on the trading forum.

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muni123 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canmore, Alberta, Canada Posts: 710	what are kind do you want?

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