jtrain609
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I think I'm gonna build up a single speed 26er this winter. Grab a cheap HT frame off of pricepoint and then start grabbing components as they show up on chainlove.
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I think I'm gonna build up a single speed 26er this winter. Grab a cheap HT frame off of pricepoint and then start grabbing components as they show up on chainlove.
jtrain609
Antisocial Monster
When (if) I get a full suspension bike (read; something with gears) I'm planning a 2x10 setup. It's a WAG on my part, but I don't think you lose much more than weight with that kind of rig.
XLR99
Well-Known Member
I'm collecting up new cold weather gear and lights right now; hopefully I'll actually be able to ride outdoors once in awhile.
For those who are looking for something ridiculous to do this fall - go try a cyclocross race!! On my way to my fifth this morning. Should be good and muddy...
Acadia
Well-Known Member
I will be riding until either snow or temps make it impractical. So far I am on the same schedule I was all summer (3-4 rides a week), and I hope to maintain that for another month. After that I will hit the trainer for deep dark winter.
jtrain609
Antisocial Monster
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You can get a lot for $2,000.
Some folks dig 29ers, some don't. I've ridden them before, and I prefer 26 inch wheels, but that's a personal preference.
If you were to get a hardtail 29er (perfect for your area), you could get a fairly decent bike for $2,000. The most important thing is that the bike fits you, so you've gotta go out and ride a handful of bikes to see what works for you.
But, as an example, here's something from Giant with a fairly respectable component spec for around $2,000:
http://www.treefortbikes.com/#navbar=pro___333222368284___35
bike21
9-5 Ruins Lives
Intense Tracer VPP with a full 6" of travel. Oh yes.
This has evolved into a similar debate such as Ford vs Chevy or Nikon vs Canon, etc. I demoed an Intense Tracer 29er and loved it. But for different reasons. It wasn't nimble enough for me as a 26" wheel, the bigger bike just didn't enough 'fun' built in. I feel a 29'er is in a class of its own and probably shouldn't be compared to 26" bikes. I do plan on building a fully rigid singlespeed 29er someday, but that will be a sort of all around putting on miles bike. Since I have more of a gravity racing background, I like a bike to flow and that can handle drops and such. An efficient 26" bike with lots of travel is where its at for me.
I'm about to find out. The big draw for me is simplicity and the ability to run it in any cross-combination. When I raced in the midwest I hardly ever used my small chainring. At the end of the season it would like brand new still. Contrast that with out west and its my big ring that receives the least use. I think (and hope) a proper 2x10 system will allow effective use of all your gears. I'm starting out with a 42/28 up front and 11-36 in the back. We'll see how the granny gear does on the big grinds out here. I might have to purchase the 39/26 ultimately, but we shall see.
bike21
9-5 Ruins Lives
I dig it! I love my SS rigid ride, an old Schwinn Homegrown. As I mentioned above a 29er is in the works someday!
Pilotforhire587
Lycra Man
Guess I am gonna have to go demo me a 29er one day. I too love how responsive the 26 inch rims are, and some how I know what you mean having never ridden the 29.
BEEF SUPREME
Well-Known Member
Well your roadie is just a 29er with skinny tires.
I'm going to switch to a 29er next year as well. I have tried a lot of bikes and for the type of riding I do I'm taking a hard look at the http://www.canfieldbrothers.com/frames/yelli-screamy
It isn't too much to start and the geometry mostly the relaxed angles and short wheel base is a really good idea.
The bike cornered so well and could go around switchbacks but retained the stability and the ability to roll over stuff typical of the 29er
Now I need to sell my 26 inch bike and spare set of wheels...
Pilotforhire587
Lycra Man
Put the bike on the trainer today, no time to ride though, maybe tomorrow. Time to get back into some kind of shape for winter. The last 2 months off have made me a wee bit fat
BEEF SUPREME
Well-Known Member
Still an open invite for you guys to ride with me in Nor Cal. No wind trainer required.
bike21
9-5 Ruins Lives
Got outside the other day for a cold one, I think my toes are still frozen solid from that effort. Should have worn shoe covers but I kind of missed that detail 
Now that I'm based back at home I'm getting ready to start "training" again. I put quotes around it because I'm not getting scientific about it, still gonna consume adult beverages and eat bacon, just not as much of it and ride a WHOLE lot more. Can't wait! This race should be fun this year, anyone else wanna make it a weekend?
http://trestlebikepark.com/enduro.html
Now that I'm based back at home I'm getting ready to start "training" again. I put quotes around it because I'm not getting scientific about it, still gonna consume adult beverages and eat bacon, just not as much of it and ride a WHOLE lot more. Can't wait! This race should be fun this year, anyone else wanna make it a weekend?http://trestlebikepark.com/enduro.html
Pilotforhire587
Lycra Man
Oh I wish I lived in DEN
bike21
9-5 Ruins Lives
One of these days. Perhaps on a long SFO overnight I could score a rental and make it happen. Another advantage to no longer commuting is that it will be easier to bring riding gear along on certain overnights.
Pilotforhire587
Lycra Man
BEEF SUPREME
Well-Known Member
I rode a Trek Superfly Aluminum with SLX parts and a Fox Fork. It was a great value. Nice ride. Worth a demo to say the least.
Pilotforhire587
Lycra Man
Being a Trek fan I will definitely try that out!
Pilotforhire587
Lycra Man
Any of you guys put some spikes on your tires and go pedaling through the ice and snow? Down mountains?