Originally Posted by willtsmith_nwi
In general 29er conversions are not a good idea. 29ers handle better with steeper head tube angles than on a 26er. So you start with a slack head and make it even slacker by jacking up the front end.
Check out the Redline Monocoque or the Raeligh XXIX for a good/inexpensive introduction to the 29er world.
Yep, even steepening up my frame a degree when I tried a 29er front, it still felt bad. Another degree or two of steepness may have made it feel better, but then the rest of the bike would be even goofier.
Meh, I'm sticking with what works for me.