Comments on: An Experiment In Front End Geometry: Final Thoughts http://twentynineinches.com/2008/10/30/an-experiment-in-front-end-geometry-final-thoughts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-experiment-in-front-end-geometry-final-thoughts 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Fri, 25 May 2012 05:04:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2008/10/30/an-experiment-in-front-end-geometry-final-thoughts/#comment-55413 Guitar Ted Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:42:07 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1518#comment-55413 Jcolflesh: As far as I know, sometime next year. Look for a release date to be given around Sea Otter time. Jcolflesh: As far as I know, sometime next year. Look for a release date to be given around Sea Otter time.

]]> By: Jcolflesh http://twentynineinches.com/2008/10/30/an-experiment-in-front-end-geometry-final-thoughts/#comment-53015 Jcolflesh Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:29:17 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1518#comment-53015 Any word on when the Niner carbon fork will become available? Any word on when the Niner carbon fork will become available?

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2008/10/30/an-experiment-in-front-end-geometry-final-thoughts/#comment-52932 Guitar Ted Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:04:35 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1518#comment-52932 Steve: I'd expect a slight increase in steering quickness. You might notice that a very slight lean, or movement at the bars results in a greater response in your bike's handling. It might show up in long descents where the bike might seem a tad bit more nervous/twitchy than before. Specifically in terms of the On One fork, I think you will notice a more solid feel in handling, braking will be much improved, and I think you'll much prefer the On One overall. That is, if you get on with the handling performance it imparts, which I think you will. Thanks for reading and Ride On! :) Steve: I’d expect a slight increase in steering quickness. You might notice that a very slight lean, or movement at the bars results in a greater response in your bike’s handling. It might show up in long descents where the bike might seem a tad bit more nervous/twitchy than before.

Specifically in terms of the On One fork, I think you will notice a more solid feel in handling, braking will be much improved, and I think you’ll much prefer the On One overall. That is, if you get on with the handling performance it imparts, which I think you will.

Thanks for reading and Ride On! :)

]]> By: Steve http://twentynineinches.com/2008/10/30/an-experiment-in-front-end-geometry-final-thoughts/#comment-52923 Steve Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:56:35 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1518#comment-52923 GT, Had a good read of your research very enlightening.. One quick question....if I go from WB Rock Solid to On One carbon SL on the same frame, front wheel i.e. all the same save the fork. What are my expected handling differences? Am considering the change to go for bigger brake & greater longevity (have seen boken WB not On Ones). I realise that there is a AC differences (5mm) which of course will make a slight difference. Thanks for your time SP GT,
Had a good read of your research very enlightening.. One quick question….if I go from WB Rock Solid to On One carbon SL on the same frame, front wheel i.e. all the same save the fork. What are my expected handling differences? Am considering the change to go for bigger brake & greater longevity (have seen boken WB not On Ones). I realise that there is a AC differences (5mm) which of course will make a slight difference.

Thanks for your time

SP

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2008/10/30/an-experiment-in-front-end-geometry-final-thoughts/#comment-52918 Guitar Ted Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:05:10 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=1518#comment-52918 dan: Again, thanks for all the great comments and for following along. I used to ride with a suspension stem in the 90's, but I never could get the hang of it in combination with 26" wheels. Endo city! I bet a 29"er makes a big difference in the use of one of those. Ride On! dan: Again, thanks for all the great comments and for following along.

I used to ride with a suspension stem in the 90′s, but I never could get the hang of it in combination with 26″ wheels. Endo city! I bet a 29″er makes a big difference in the use of one of those.

Ride On!

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