Mindmap3":342ukuhw said:, the stuff I've read is that they can feel a bit dull and lifeless compared to a 26 incher.
giant-one":27ysjook said:Just swapped my Orange 5 (150mm front 140mm rear travel) for a 100mm travel 29er steel hardtail. Rode a trail we know well and use as a testing run , obviously it climbs better than the 5, they are a little slower on acceleration but once up to speed they keep going. On the long fast decent back to the start it felt as fast as the five. Totally converted.
tintin40":3pneppjx said:Yes. Very. Nasty. 26er rules
brocklanders023":27oy0m5l said:giant-one":27oy0m5l said:Just swapped my Orange 5 (150mm front 140mm rear travel) for a 100mm travel 29er steel hardtail. Rode a trail we know well and use as a testing run , obviously it climbs better than the 5, they are a little slower on acceleration but once up to speed they keep going. On the long fast decent back to the start it felt as fast as the five. Totally converted.
You were still behind me on my 5 up the climb
Had a go on giant-ones Inbred and must admit I'd like to demo an Orange Gyro now. This coming from someone who thought 29ers were a right load of old sh*t.