I love 29ers!

[Zzxxyy]

coz everything in the used 26" market is now much cheaper.

yipeeee!





















QUITE possible i am missing out something by not jumping on the 29er train? nah

 

[Stodgy]

I've said it before on here, but I think 29ers look like people are riding a bike that's too big for them - to grow into.

Might be good to ride, but I'm in no rush to find out.

 

[REKIBorter]

The craze will soon pass and 650b will become the latest thing. Nothing quite like following a fashion trend for emptying the coffers.

 

[skoda2]

We don't need heavier, weaker wheels. I see more 29er wheels for work in the shop lately than I ever did for 26" wheels.

 

[merckx]

650b is the new 29.

 

[sparkiegaz]

butt ugly things
im old and i like my bikes old to,,,,

 

[tintin40]

QUITE possible i am missing out something by not jumping on the 29er train? nah

Agree. Like so much that is 'new' & 'better' a passing fad that will pass when the ad men think of the next 'must have' that will make you faster with out being fitter.

 

[dbmtb]

The craze will soon pass and 650b will become the latest thing. Nothing quite like following a fashion trend for emptying the coffers.

Having test ridden the Focus Raven 26,650 and 29 last weekend, I have to say that I think you are absolutely spot-on.

650 "looks" and feels right and feels more stable then 26". 29 is just like a battleship and is just horrible.

 

[We_are_Stevo]

Hmmm, I do believe some 'Brands' have dropped certain of their 26" wheeled models in favour of a 29'er...

...quite like the look of some of them myself

 

[Zzxxyy]

I do think that it makes sense, the 29er. Or the 650B. They have their advantages. The key for me however is that I think that I am pretty happy with the 26" size and do not see the need to change.