Comments on: Raleigh 29er on the way http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/ 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Fri, 16 May 2008 03:23:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Goin' 29'er soon http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-2565 Goin' 29'er soon Wed, 12 Jul 2006 21:53:47 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-2565 I found the other thread about the Raleigh and realize that the SS Raleigh is just a Single Speed. I am not going to wait. Insteam I am thinking either the Soma Juice, Karate Monkey, or the Qball, at this point. I found the other thread about the Raleigh and realize that the SS Raleigh is just a Single Speed. I am not going to wait. Insteam I am thinking either the Soma Juice, Karate Monkey, or the Qball, at this point.

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-2564 Guitar Ted Wed, 12 Jul 2006 21:50:03 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-2564 The Raleigh XXIX and it's as yet un-named geared sister bike will share the same modular dropout pocket in the frame. You could, in theory, get ahold of the modular dropout with the integral derailluer hangar and swap it out on the XXIX so you could mount a rear mech. You would have to use full cable housing runs and zip ties to set it up as the XXIX will not have derailluer compatible cable stops. That said, you will probably have to wait for awhile to get the hangared dropout, since the geared 29"er will not be available until late in the year. I'd contact a Raleigh dealer this fall and see if there is a part number for it by then. Good Luck! The Raleigh XXIX and it’s as yet un-named geared sister bike will share the same modular dropout pocket in the frame. You could, in theory, get ahold of the modular dropout with the integral derailluer hangar and swap it out on the XXIX so you could mount a rear mech. You would have to use full cable housing runs and zip ties to set it up as the XXIX will not have derailluer compatible cable stops.

That said, you will probably have to wait for awhile to get the hangared dropout, since the geared 29″er will not be available until late in the year. I’d contact a Raleigh dealer this fall and see if there is a part number for it by then. Good Luck!

]]> By: Goin' 29'er soon http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-2554 Goin' 29'er soon Wed, 12 Jul 2006 17:08:53 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-2554 Any idea on whether it will usable for a geared bike or just ss? Any idea on whether it will usable for a geared bike or just ss?

]]> By: monk3y mike http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-284 monk3y mike Mon, 06 Mar 2006 20:50:43 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-284 For a geared ride I would try a Dos Niner. Big wheels and a softtail would give you a similar feel to a full-sus rig. I don't have a need to go any bigger than that. For a hardtail, I would try a Kona 2-9. Do some technical climbing and then some technical descending with about 30 pounds of air in the tires. That gives you a good idea of what a 29er is all about: stability, speed, and traction. For a geared ride I would try a Dos Niner. Big wheels and a softtail would give you a similar feel to a full-sus rig. I don’t have a need to go any bigger than that. For a hardtail, I would try a Kona 2-9. Do some technical climbing and then some technical descending with about 30 pounds of air in the tires. That gives you a good idea of what a 29er is all about: stability, speed, and traction.

]]> By: Rock http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-283 Rock Mon, 06 Mar 2006 19:51:28 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-283 I ride a 26" bike (Cannondale Rush). It is an awsome bike, but I am always looking for better and different. I am wondering if the "29er" thing is for real. What would you say to convince me to try a 29er? Which one would you recommend? Thanks, Rock I ride a 26″ bike (Cannondale Rush). It is an awsome bike, but I am always looking for better and different.
I am wondering if the “29er” thing is for real. What would you say to convince me to try a 29er? Which one would you recommend?

Thanks,
Rock

]]> By: martini http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-264 martini Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:12:48 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-264 jeeez, patience MMcG! It won't be long 'till we see. jeeez, patience MMcG! It won’t be long ’till we see.

]]> By: MMcG http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-263 MMcG Fri, 24 Feb 2006 01:00:30 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-263 C'mon Ted give us a hint at least! C’mon Ted give us a hint at least!

]]> By: ekoostick http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-262 ekoostick Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:10:40 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-262 I know of at least another manufacuer working on a single speed that hasn't been announced yet. I am as well holding my tongue as I know what is good for me. I really like the design of the Rush Hour. I like how it almost looks like a Ti bike. We will have to see if the 29er SS looks similar. I think I still will go for the Inbred though. I know of at least another manufacuer working on a single speed that hasn’t been announced yet. I am as well holding my tongue as I know what is good for me.

I really like the design of the Rush Hour. I like how it almost looks like a Ti bike. We will have to see if the 29er SS looks similar. I think I still will go for the Inbred though.

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-261 Guitar Ted Thu, 23 Feb 2006 21:39:58 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-261 Wow! That's out of the blue! Raleigh is not too into mountain bikes of late, exception being the Phase series of bikes. Hoo-doggy! My shop is a Raliegh dealer too. Now, I do have to agree with Cloxxki, the market is going to be saturated once all these promised bikes hit the marketplace. We need a cheap geared hardtail, and I know of one coming out, I just can't say, as I promised to hold my tongue! Wow! That’s out of the blue! Raleigh is not too into mountain bikes of late, exception being the Phase series of bikes. Hoo-doggy! My shop is a Raliegh dealer too.

Now, I do have to agree with Cloxxki, the market is going to be saturated once all these promised bikes hit the marketplace. We need a cheap geared hardtail, and I know of one coming out, I just can’t say, as I promised to hold my tongue!

]]> By: Cloxxki http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-260 Cloxxki Thu, 23 Feb 2006 18:40:28 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2006/02/23/raleigh-29er-on-the-way/#comment-260 It's getting harder and harder to find a geared 29"er :-) It’s getting harder and harder to find a geared 29″er :-)

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