This is the first time I've felt good on a 29er. - Jerome Clementz |
Not being that big of a dude I feel at totally home in the cockpit of the Trigger 29. - Ben Cruz |
And after seeing Anton and Manny shred theirs at Trans Provence, no one can ever say a 29er can't take switchbacks. - Ben Cruz |
It's a bike that can go anywhere... it's good in for long rides and also when things get crazy. - Jerome Clementz |
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You're right, I find the video you posted to be more entertaining. That said, these two videos are showcasing two different styles of riding. The video above is "Enduro," which I still think just means trail riding. And the video you posted is freeride. Are 26" wheels better for freeride than 29"? I'd say yes. Are 26" wheels better for competition enduro? Maybe not.
10 years ago under two of the best riders in the world... If those two could win 4X on it back then, I'm sure it's well up to par now.
I think that's what he was trying to say...
to sum things up, even though it seems nice its still a WAGON compared to a 26.
Yeah, 29 is good, I rode a lot of kms both sizes and they are great in their own way, believe me (if I had the chance I would have 26 and 27.5 and 29" bike ) but seriously... Jerome to be the man for 29" bike, not a good idea.
Always a pleasure to watch @eduroJC ride
Jerome does look very awkward on that bike, he's so small. I wonder how much more energy he has to put out to constantly keep those big wheels rolling with his short legs. The wheel debate for me is it should fit the person. Imagine putting a tiny little honda motor in a monster truck and then telling that motor to turn those big wheels.. just not going to happen. Now someone like steve peat, big motor bigger wheels. I don't know. I also don't care, I'm gonna ride what I like and call it whatever I like as well :p
Also ridden a lefty and its so much stiffer than a conventional fork, do a wheel test between the legs, and twist the bars, tel me which is stiffer , and they are so easy to use and setup. my only complaint cant x-up but can x-down
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Works amazingly well, easy to setup/adjust, never heard of one "blowing up". Extremely easy to get serviced...
Lefty is amazing as well...
he is really fast and this is typically an enduro trail
The lefty is an inverted, double crown shock, that is as torsionally stiff as any traditional fork. The damping is usually a bit different from what many are used to, but I really like them.
the manufacturers arent forcing you to buy new bikes for different wheel sizes...
no 650b for canondale?
That's your problem right there.
Just sayin'
Like to see him ride it at the rampage :-)