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I've been working the odd hour in my local bike shop recently and have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of 2012 stock. Reading through the Specialized press releases I could clearly see the inclusion of more 29'er bikes. The shops owner returned recently from a Specialized trade weekend and mentioned that 70% of Specialized's sales in the US in 2011 were 29'ers (not sure if this was 70% of mtb sales or 70% of all sales, probably mtb).
Anyway, looking through the 2012 catalogues most of the cheaper end mtb's are 26" and the more expensive stuff...29"! Now I'm not against progress and new tech, but if I want a new xc bike with a decent spec (and from Specialized) it looks like I'd be stuck with a 29'er!
Being 5' 5" "tall" I think I'd look a bit odd on a big wheel bike, but it looks like this is the way the industry is leaning.
Anyone else noticed this big shift?
Anyway, looking through the 2012 catalogues most of the cheaper end mtb's are 26" and the more expensive stuff...29"! Now I'm not against progress and new tech, but if I want a new xc bike with a decent spec (and from Specialized) it looks like I'd be stuck with a 29'er!
Being 5' 5" "tall" I think I'd look a bit odd on a big wheel bike, but it looks like this is the way the industry is leaning.
Anyone else noticed this big shift?