Comments on: The Carver 96er Build http://twentynineinches.com/2006/06/13/the-carver-96er-build/ 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:31:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Nathan http://twentynineinches.com/2006/06/13/the-carver-96er-build/#comment-5418 Nathan Sat, 16 Dec 2006 15:52:05 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=246#comment-5418 Actually, I think you have no idea what you're talking about with Dirt Bikes. Actually, I think you have no idea what you’re talking about with Dirt Bikes.

]]> By: LIV2RYD http://twentynineinches.com/2006/06/13/the-carver-96er-build/#comment-5417 LIV2RYD Sat, 16 Dec 2006 14:22:15 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=246#comment-5417 Some objective (not passionate) thoughts regarding this 29er vs 96er thing. Have a GF Rig and Salsa Dos Niner, put many miles on both in tight New England single track. Recently built a GF HiFi 96er. There is real merit with the 96er. Travis Brown knows something that few people have experienced. A properly built 96er give's you a real advantage for those looking for a quick, tight handling ride where the only thing you are concerned with is covering technical terrain at speed. Ask yourself this question.....why have dirt bikes been using larger front wheels for years? They roll over obstacles better. Why do they use smaller rear wheels? They accelerate quicker. I prescribe to the same theory with the 96er. Just my opion but it is backed up by experience. Some objective (not passionate) thoughts regarding this 29er vs 96er thing. Have a GF Rig and Salsa Dos Niner, put many miles on both in tight New England single track. Recently built a GF HiFi 96er. There is real merit with the 96er. Travis Brown knows something that few people have experienced. A properly built 96er give’s you a real advantage for those looking for a quick, tight handling ride where the only thing you are concerned with is covering technical terrain at speed.

Ask yourself this question…..why have dirt bikes been using larger front wheels for years? They roll over obstacles better. Why do they use smaller rear wheels? They accelerate quicker. I prescribe to the same theory with the 96er. Just my opion but it is backed up by experience.

]]> By: Clark http://twentynineinches.com/2006/06/13/the-carver-96er-build/#comment-2350 Clark Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:42:10 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=246#comment-2350 Nice build !!!! You'll love it.. Nice build !!!! You’ll love it..

]]> By: Clark http://twentynineinches.com/2006/06/13/the-carver-96er-build/#comment-2349 Clark Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:41:09 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=246#comment-2349 The 96er does not diservice the 29er. Why? Because, it is a 96er. The 96ER rides extremely well especially on the steeps and tight single track on the east coast. You ride and have fun like any other bike. Is cycling becoming that segregated? Go ride !! The 96er does not diservice the 29er. Why? Because, it is a 96er. The 96ER rides extremely well especially on the steeps and tight single track on the east coast. You ride and have fun like any other bike. Is cycling becoming that segregated?
Go ride !!

]]> By: ncj01 http://twentynineinches.com/2006/06/13/the-carver-96er-build/#comment-2115 ncj01 Fri, 16 Jun 2006 18:32:23 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=246#comment-2115 Sorry Tim, didn't mean to sound like a jerk or anything (I reserve that for my other-29er-forum remarks). I'm still hip on 26er's for various applications. But to me, the Carver 96er is a dis-service to 29ers....much like giving the "Intelligent Design" argument any "equal time" to a real theory of Evolution. Sorry Tim, didn’t mean to sound like a jerk or anything (I reserve that for my other-29er-forum remarks). I’m still hip on 26er’s for various applications. But to me, the Carver 96er is a dis-service to 29ers….much like giving the “Intelligent Design” argument any “equal time” to a real theory of Evolution.

]]> By: Tim Grahl http://twentynineinches.com/2006/06/13/the-carver-96er-build/#comment-2110 Tim Grahl Fri, 16 Jun 2006 13:19:31 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=246#comment-2110 Well not only am I building a Carver but this "true-blood" 29er rider will be building up a Surly 1x1 pretty soon as well. I like riding bikes and I know there are people interested in all kinds, including what the 96er offers. I'd like to be able to give that kind of info here to... I'll def give my true opinion of how it rides though. Well not only am I building a Carver but this “true-blood” 29er rider will be building up a Surly 1×1 pretty soon as well. I like riding bikes and I know there are people interested in all kinds, including what the 96er offers. I’d like to be able to give that kind of info here to… I’ll def give my true opinion of how it rides though.

]]> By: ncj01 http://twentynineinches.com/2006/06/13/the-carver-96er-build/#comment-2095 ncj01 Thu, 15 Jun 2006 19:17:36 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=246#comment-2095 I'm so not liking the Carver, that I'm a little surprised a true-blood 29er site would build/feature one. It perpetuates the myth that 29er are heavy, slow, tanks, that cant have good geometry, etc.etc.. I’m so not liking the Carver, that I’m a little surprised a true-blood 29er site would build/feature one. It perpetuates the myth that 29er are heavy, slow, tanks, that cant have good geometry, etc.etc..

]]> By: matt http://twentynineinches.com/2006/06/13/the-carver-96er-build/#comment-2079 matt Wed, 14 Jun 2006 13:38:29 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=246#comment-2079 looking pretty sweet!! looking pretty sweet!!

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