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erikrichter
erikrichter Posts: 19 Member
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Picked up a GT Karakoram 29er tonight! My first new bike in 18 years... I can't wait to go out on it tomorrow!

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  • krue1971
    krue1971 Posts: 167 Member
    Congrats! Post up some pics. One day I will join the 29er club, but for now I'm bike poor.
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
    noice!
  • rides4sanity
    rides4sanity Posts: 1,269 Member
    We want pics, but congrats on the purchase. "You can't buy happiness, but you can buy a bike and that's pretty close. ~ stolen off FB"
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    Oooh, I like!

    Just got my first 29er a few weeks ago...a Felt Nine Trail. It feels *really* odd compared to a 26. But it's awesome.
  • legmotor
    legmotor Posts: 197 Member
    Ok, so someone enlighten me. What is the big hub bub over 29'ers. I think I missed a whole bunch of memos.
  • erikrichter
    erikrichter Posts: 19 Member
    Congrats! Post up some pics. One day I will join the 29er club, but for now I'm bike poor.

    Going on a lunch ride today... Hope to get a few good shots in.
  • erikrichter
    erikrichter Posts: 19 Member
    Here she is. I was so jumpy to get out and ride, I didn't even take the reflectors off yet. :)

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  • erinup
    erinup Posts: 53 Member
    Awesome! I love my 29'er! You just float over the technical stuff! I have a Ventana El Commandante set up as Single speed and ride it everywhere! Those big wheels really make up a lot for not having rear suspension. Enjoy your ride!
  • CDGolden
    CDGolden Posts: 343 Member
    Ok, so someone enlighten me. What is the big hub bub over 29'ers. I think I missed a whole bunch of memos.

    then you probably didn't get the memo about the new 27.5 that everyone thinks is the new magic number
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    Ok, so someone enlighten me. What is the big hub bub over 29'ers. I think I missed a whole bunch of memos.

    My husband got one as a race bike. It's a smoother ride than a 26" hard tail so you can save the weight of the rear suspension (but still not as smooth as the full suspension). They are also good for men over 6' tall who need something bigger.
  • tonybalony01
    tonybalony01 Posts: 613 Member
    Best comparison I've heard is to go jump on a bmx bike and ride it for a day on the same trails you ride your mtb. Then grab your 26er and ride that. The main difference you'll feel between a 26er and a 29er is more stability and smoothness over the big stuff.
  • FatDadSlim
    FatDadSlim Posts: 497 Member
    Just got back from the bike shop myself, having purchased a Specialized Carve Comp 29er, another roadie ride tomorrow so hope to get out on it Sunday.

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