I think I'm getting a super custom 29'er. Except I don't like 29'ers. (help)

[iheartbicycles]

It's all tburgers fault.

I think I'm going to get a nice custom, fully rigid 29'er. But I really dont like 29'ers. All the ones I've ridden just felt weird. Odd handling, big wheels. Gyroscopic inertia. geriatric styling.

So, I've come to you for help.

I acknowledge I have a problem. And this problem is bigger than I am capable of handling by my self.

Who among you are willing to lead me from darkness to light?

I want to try your 29'ers to get a feel for different ones, so I can hone in on the handling and geometry I like.

I did recently try a Cannondale hardtail 29'er that felt rather normal. Good even. So there's hope.

If any of you would be willing to let me try your bike, that would be great.

I'm tall. And in the East Bay. I'm really good looking from the right camera angle. And I don't shave.

[jeng]

I hear Specialized makes good two whiners.

The only 29er I've ridden that I liked was a Tall Boy. Perhaps you can have someone copy that geometry for your custom bike. Although you probably could get a Tall Boy for less money than you are going to spend...

[slide mon]

I'll bring my monocog 29er, you bring the beer.

-slide

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[iheartbicycles]

I hear Specialized makes good two whiners.

The only 29er I've ridden that I liked was a Tall Boy. Perhaps you can have someone copy that geometry for your custom bike. Although you probably could get a Tall Boy for less money than you are going to spend...

VPP is teh suck

[iheartbicycles]

I'll bring my monocog 29er, you bring the beer.

-slide

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we're doing a big ass diablo ride this sunday. you guys should come out!

[LJ0913]

You can ride my Marin 29er! Next Wed? SR?

[bdamschen]

Get some thing in carbon.

[LJ0913]

Won't be here. Leaving for Solvang for wifey's century ride tomorrow morning.

[iheartbicycles]

You can ride my Marin 29er! Next Wed? SR?

what about tomorrow or friday after work?

[Widgeontrail]

I know nothing about 29ers, but supposedly Black Cat bikes handle closer to a 26er. 16.5 chainstays. Check out his interview for the NAHBS. Personally I'm staying 26.

[francois]

Three builders at the show said they were happy they were allowed to build 26ers again this year. The moratorium has been lifted.

And here is the true trend of the future...

Road bike - big tires - disc brakes

I saw at least 10 bikes like that. This is the future. A road bike that can go anywhere!!!

fc

[iheartbicycles]

I know nothing about 29ers, but supposedly Black Cat bikes handle closer to a 26er. 16.5 chainstays. Check out his interview for the NAHBS. Personally I'm staying 26.

I'm going with Potts. he's a friend and it would be like cheating on a partner if I went with anyone else.

Although I used to work with Todd and he's a good guy.

[mmanuel09]

When and where are you guys riding?

[francois]

If you must have a 29er, you need to go black. Black Sheep, Black Cat.

Black Cat Bicycles – Singlespeed 29er | Mountain Bike Review
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fc

[LJ0913]

ok. ping me next week. I'll my bike to work and meet you somewheres.

Roger that!

[iheartbicycles]

Won't be here. Leaving for Solvang for wifey's century ride tomorrow morning.

ok. ping me next week. I'll my bike to work and meet you somewheres.

[mmanuel09]

WHat time?

[iheartbicycles]

When and where are you guys riding?

Indian valley. And beyond!

[d-bug]

ok. ping me next week. I'll my bike to work and meet you somewheres.

C:\Users\Dan>ping iheartbicycles
Ping request could not find host iheartbicycles. Please check the name and try again.

Maybe it will work next week...

[beaverbiker]

A road bike that can go anywhere!!!
fc

FC, they're called mountain bikes. They are super fun and you really can go anywhere.

[francois]

FC, they're called mountain bikes. They are super fun and you really can go anywhere.

Ha, ha, ha... point taken. Although 2 miles on pavement is about my limit for the mtb.

fc

[francois]

C:\Users\Dan>ping iheartbicycles
Ping request could not find host iheartbicycles. Please check the name and try again.

Maybe it will work next week...

Such a nerd.

But I dig it.

fc

[Carl Hungus]

One day, I too hope to have enough money to buy things I don't even want.

[motorbacon]

Make sure to test ride a rigid xc machine with a tubeless 2.4.

[gddyap]

And here is the true trend of the future...

Road bike - big tires - disc brakes

I saw at least 10 bikes like that. This is the future. A road bike that can go anywhere!!!

fc

= cyclocross