Comments on: Stupid 29er Discussions

By: Hue Jorgan

Hue Jorgan — Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:12:45 +0000

One time I got into a fight, and a hockey game broke out…

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 12 Nov 2005 03:45:19 +0000

I’m a 29er fan myself, but oh my God, I feel like I’m listening to the triathlon crowd debate 650 vs. 700 all over again… yawn.

By: Bicyclesoup

Bicyclesoup — Wed, 02 Nov 2005 18:20:32 +0000

I think it’s fine that some racer folk question the superiority of 29ers and want to stay on thier 26 inch bikes. Let ‘em keep ‘em. We’ll see which is faster at the finish line.

By: Jake

Jake — Tue, 01 Nov 2005 04:02:08 +0000

I totally agree with you. The first time I rode my 29er, I felt a little slower, but once I rode it more and got used to it, I was blazing through and over everything. It really does hold speed better, and I don’t think you will ever find me on another 26 in mountain bike.

By: Cloxxki

Cloxxki — Fri, 21 Oct 2005 19:10:51 +0000

Nice piece.

I once did a very rough calculation, and the 2% acceleration vs 10% rolling resistance actually hit break/even pretty much instantly. Once rolling, you’re not acceleration hard enough to be bothered by the 2%, as the 10% rolling resistance you saved already surpases it.

Okay, I’m the tallest and heaviest rider in most races I take part in, but I often loose out on the first maybe 3metres off the starting line, but can relatively easily take the lead in the first corner.

Last saturday I was on the full left, first corner was to the right. I cut the corner really wide, sharp along the apex and on the exit had overtaken 2 or 3 riders struggling to keep the corner, taking the lead right there.

It’s amazing how people, especially in cycling, simply don’t seem to have a clue.