Who is still on a 26 and plans to stay that way?

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Who is still on a 26 and plans to stay that way?
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flag D-Qx2
Posted: Jul 25, 2014 at 21:30 Quote
I got a 26'' and a 29er ...what I can say is this try them all and see what you prefer.. people who tend to keep riding the 26'' size are more into technical riding or down hill.. they don't make 29er down hill rigs for a reason... fact is that 29ers handle different and mostly roadie/xc racer types like them because they get used to the momentum of big wheels.. also really the only advantage to running 29'' is rolling resistance on somewhat flat terrain without many ultra challenging obstacles like huge rocks or really steep hills most 29er riders dismount and run up or over tough stuff because it takes more momentum to clear stuff with bigger wheels ..and when going down hill in some cases you can jump stuff easier with less lip skills..but when it gets hairy they are definitely a hand full and often times fall short of the handling capabilities of a 26'' bike... ie: football rolls over the bars and taco rims... because of this I plan to always ride 26'' for all mountain, DH , and technical XC... but I will use the 29er when the terrain is easy enough for the wagon wheels to stay on track..my next bike will be a 27.5 so if I got all three sizes available I can pick and choose whats best for the ride at hand...the real truth is the smaller the wheel the better it handles that's why trials bikes have smaller wheels and dirt bikes have 19'' wheels so if you had an engine on your mountain bike you would not even consider 29'' wheels... ; )
flag MagnePange
Posted: Jul 26, 2014 at 10:48 Quote
WasabiJim wrote:
Toddy101 wrote:
I had 26" bikes for ages as did most people, now I have a 27.5, not sure what the big deal is. If you don't want a 27.5 then stick with your 26". End of.

change fatigue. BB, steerers, axles front and rear, bar diameter, 29in wheels, rear cassettes. some of us have to think long and hard to get the most out of our investment. when we finally make a decision maybe we get a bit attached and its not to much to ask for a decent life expectancy. but it seems every second month we're told our gear is obsolete, its not compatible with new products, and those it is compatible with are hard to source. We're expected to fork our more money to solve a problem that we didn't know existed, or self kit thats in perfect working order. so in some ways its a bit of a slap in the face and insults our intelligence.

+1 on that. You express my point of view better than I ever could. It´s not really about wheel size - its about respect for the guys who pays it all...
flag fullbug
Posted: Jul 26, 2014 at 13:54 Quote
Help build trails for 26s. Natural and gnarly. That's the best way to enjoy their positives.
flag BeaverCreaker
Posted: Jul 26, 2014 at 16:20 Quote
Im so glad all of my bikes are on 26" wheels. XC, AM, and DH. Wouldnt have it any other way for 2014. Hopefully for 2015 and 16 as well, but I can see a short future for my 26 only quiver, unfortunately.

Im not too scared of 27.5, but I have never ridden one long enough. I just know its not that big of a difference. I have ridden two different 29ers long enough, and I do not like them..

Imagine if the 29er took over like the 27.5, that be a nightmare. Im a big guy too.
flag fullbug
Posted: Jul 26, 2014 at 19:39 Quote
27.5 works. So does 26.
flag WhiskeyTangoFoxtroutz
Posted: Jul 26, 2014 at 21:38 Quote
fullbug wrote:
27.5 works. So does 26.

& has been for decades.
flag cdjer
Posted: Jul 31, 2014 at 16:49 Quote
26" = less taco rims. Speaking for myself
flag ibishreddin
Posted: Jul 31, 2014 at 22:28 Quote
mandotwentysixer wrote:
26 forever
^
flag mandotwentysixer
Posted: Jul 31, 2014 at 22:57 Quote
goldhecklerswag wrote:
mandotwentysixer wrote:
26 forever
^
26 ain't dead
flag og-squid-mtb
Posted: Aug 1, 2014 at 14:52 Quote
mandotwentysixer wrote:
goldhecklerswag wrote:
mandotwentysixer wrote:
26 forever
^
26 ain't dead
nope not dead.
flag cmc4130
Posted: Aug 1, 2014 at 15:17 Quote
I just rode these two Specialized demos in Winter Park at Colorado Freeride Fest... Demo DH and Enduro Carbon, both 27.5". Felt rad........ especially the Enduro. Ridiculously light, smooth, easy to ride. Plush yet responsive. Unreal.


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flag ibishreddin
Posted: Aug 1, 2014 at 20:41 Quote
Ugly... not 26. No lol that enduro is soo sick

 


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