Will 29ers make 26ers obsolete?
08-28-11, 06:00 PM
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no. 29ers won't make 26 inch wheel bicycles obsolete.
08-28-11, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by pablosnazzy
no. 29ers won't make 26 inch wheel bicycles obsolete.
Although I have a 29er HT, I was able to demo a pre-production Scott Spark 40 26er the other day, and I can say for sure that there's plenty of room for both.
08-28-11, 07:11 PM
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All is revealed.
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08-28-11, 08:31 PM
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No, because 26" are the most common tires, wheels, and tubes out there, used across the globe. Shear market forces will ensure the 26" will be around for the forseeable future.
08-28-11, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dahut
SO what are the advantages of the 29?
larger wheel rolls over stuff better.
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Originally Posted by dahut
SO what are the advantages of the 29?
08-28-11, 08:57 PM
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Yes, just like gorgeous inflatable dolls will replace real va-jay-jays. More cushion for the pushin'!
08-28-11, 09:19 PM
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Va-jay-jays? Woooweeee, and I thought Ive heard a lot of things... thats a new one!
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Yes, just like gorgeous inflatable dolls will replace real va-jay-jays. More cushion for the pushin'!
08-29-11, 11:02 AM
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I bought a new mtb, a 26" back in April. The LBS tried to push a 29er on me. I think it's all marketing.
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Originally Posted by sknhgy
I bought a new mtb, a 26" back in April. The LBS tried to push a 29er on me. I think it's all marketing.
08-29-11, 12:44 PM
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I'll give up my 26" tires when they pry my cold stiff fingers from the trigger shifters on my 26" bike!
There will always be parts, lots of money to be made servicing this old fashioned part of the industry.
There will always be parts, lots of money to be made servicing this old fashioned part of the industry.
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08-29-11, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dahut
SO what are the advantages of the 29?
08-29-11, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NCMTBIKER
Try goggle....you will find out
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How can a wheel size be obsolete? Did size 10 shoes become obsolete because size 12 became available? Sure, the people with size 12 feet weren't very happy being crammed into size 10, but those of us who normally wear 10s never had any issues with them.
Different strokes for different folks. I have no plans to stop riding my 26" bikes.
08-29-11, 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by hhnngg1
Will 29ers make 26ers obsolete? Seems like every mtn bike being sold today is 29er.
08-29-11, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by shenny88
29er hardtails have already made any quality hardtail 26ers obsolete... at least from the big name companies
08-29-11, 11:09 PM
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Oh, this is a new thread. Wow!
08-30-11, 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Svr
How will protective eyewear educate everyone on 29ers?
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How can a wheel size be obsolete? Did size 10 shoes become obsolete because size 12 became available? Sure, the people with size 12 feet weren't very happy being crammed into size 10, but those of us who normally wear 10s never had any issues with them.
Different strokes for different folks. I have no plans to stop riding my 26" bikes.
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How can a wheel size be obsolete? Did size 10 shoes become obsolete because size 12 became available? Sure, the people with size 12 feet weren't very happy being crammed into size 10, but those of us who normally wear 10s never had any issues with them.
Different strokes for different folks. I have no plans to stop riding my 26" bikes.
