Comments on: Carve Pro SS: Build It and Ride It http://twentynineinches.com/2012/02/05/carve-pro-ss-build-it-and-ride-it/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carve-pro-ss-build-it-and-ride-it 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:46:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: grannygear http://twentynineinches.com/2012/02/05/carve-pro-ss-build-it-and-ride-it/#comment-77785 grannygear Fri, 18 May 2012 13:36:21 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=14836#comment-77785 @Ryan...well, they have been holding up the grips very nicely now for some time! Seriously though, they are a good width (and can be cut), have decent sweep and hold up well to SS use...ie pulling hard. Other than that, they are a handlebar like many others. I do not seem to find them harsh riding, but I never have in a carbon bar. grannygear @Ryan…well, they have been holding up the grips very nicely now for some time! Seriously though, they are a good width (and can be cut), have decent sweep and hold up well to SS use…ie pulling hard. Other than that, they are a handlebar like many others. I do not seem to find them harsh riding, but I never have in a carbon bar.

grannygear

]]> By: Ryan http://twentynineinches.com/2012/02/05/carve-pro-ss-build-it-and-ride-it/#comment-77782 Ryan Fri, 18 May 2012 11:29:00 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=14836#comment-77782 What is your opinion on the Noir T30 10S carbon bars? It is difficult to find a review of them and I am considering them for my Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29er. What is your opinion on the Noir T30 10S carbon bars? It is difficult to find a review of them and I am considering them for my Specialized Stumpjumper Expert 29er.

]]> By: DJ http://twentynineinches.com/2012/02/05/carve-pro-ss-build-it-and-ride-it/#comment-77088 DJ Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:56:04 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=14836#comment-77088 @ Ninergang, i'm going to set up an air nine carbon, rigid, i'm thinking Stan's Crest or Arch EX for rim's, what do you think is best, i weigh 180lbs and i'm not shy on the way down i live in Bend OR, i'm looking @ Geax AKAs or Kenda Slant six, which would you recommend ? p.s 32 x 19 is that a good start 4 gearing. @ Ninergang, i’m going to set up an air nine carbon, rigid, i’m thinking Stan’s Crest or Arch EX for rim’s, what do you think is best, i weigh 180lbs and i’m not shy on the way down i live in Bend OR, i’m looking @ Geax AKAs or Kenda Slant six, which would you recommend ?
p.s 32 x 19 is that a good start 4 gearing.

]]> By: grannygear http://twentynineinches.com/2012/02/05/carve-pro-ss-build-it-and-ride-it/#comment-76835 grannygear Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:49:12 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=14836#comment-76835 @Tony Yes, the Havens would buy you a 23mm (IIRC) inner rim width, and that is great. However, one set of Havens I have is 20mm front only, and the other set is on the FSR like you said (did not feel like stripping it), so the EA90s got the nod as they were kinda hanging around. I also was attracted to the lighter EA90s. They spin up real nice. I think if a person was lighter than my 190lbs (or so), ran a narrower tire than a fatty 2.25+, or was not that interested in lower PSI levels, then a narrow rim is not such an issue. But...that does not fit the typical trail SS riders desires IMO. Now I just finished a 2 hour loop on a new set of wheels from American Classic which are the same weight as the EA90XCs, have a wider rim, and IMO are stiffer laterally. So, you can have it all depending on rim-hub-build choice. And that is one good reason to build custom rather than go pre-built. Have it your way. grannygear @Tony Yes, the Havens would buy you a 23mm (IIRC) inner rim width, and that is great. However, one set of Havens I have is 20mm front only, and the other set is on the FSR like you said (did not feel like stripping it), so the EA90s got the nod as they were kinda hanging around. I also was attracted to the lighter EA90s. They spin up real nice.

I think if a person was lighter than my 190lbs (or so), ran a narrower tire than a fatty 2.25+, or was not that interested in lower PSI levels, then a narrow rim is not such an issue. But…that does not fit the typical trail SS riders desires IMO.

Now I just finished a 2 hour loop on a new set of wheels from American Classic which are the same weight as the EA90XCs, have a wider rim, and IMO are stiffer laterally. So, you can have it all depending on rim-hub-build choice.

And that is one good reason to build custom rather than go pre-built. Have it your way.

grannygear

]]> By: Tony http://twentynineinches.com/2012/02/05/carve-pro-ss-build-it-and-ride-it/#comment-76834 Tony Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:12:17 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/?p=14836#comment-76834 GG, the EA90xc is Easton's cross country wheel and the reason for the 19mm width, correct? If I'm correct the Haven is essentially the same wheel with a wider, more trail friendly rim. Would the Havens be a better choice than the EA90's for this bike in your opinion? And I thought you still had a set of Haven's on the "Project Long Legs" bike? GG, the EA90xc is Easton’s cross country wheel and the reason for the 19mm width, correct? If I’m correct the Haven is essentially the same wheel with a wider, more trail friendly rim. Would the Havens be a better choice than the EA90′s for this bike in your opinion? And I thought you still had a set of Haven’s on the “Project Long Legs” bike?

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