Is a 29er a good starter bike for CX racing?
11-17-08, 08:54 AM
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Is a 29er a good starter bike for CX racing?
Basic Noob question. Is a 29er a good CX racing bike for a Noob that justs wants to finish and doesn't care about winning?
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11-17-08, 10:09 AM
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Especially if it is rigid but either way if you just want to get out there then yes.
11-17-08, 12:14 PM
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11-20-08, 01:19 PM
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Man, riding a pugsley for cyclocross. Wow! How did that work out?
I use my 29er for cyclocross right now, it works out pretty well. If I put lighter parts on it, the bike would be veeeeeery similar to a cross bike.
Here's a photo me on my setup.
I use my 29er for cyclocross right now, it works out pretty well. If I put lighter parts on it, the bike would be veeeeeery similar to a cross bike.
Here's a photo me on my setup.
11-20-08, 10:40 PM
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That front triangle looks like it might make for a tough shoulder.
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11-25-08, 10:00 AM
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