tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179951188120392834.post5971273817614635520..comments2023-10-02T06:14:35.722-04:00Comments on Trainin' on a Prayer: Twenty-NinerLindsay Hall-Stechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05610922530479256952noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179951188120392834.post-80431460451924296382009-12-02T08:23:08.381-05:002009-12-02T08:23:08.381-05:00Coincidentally my riding partner just bought a Gia...Coincidentally my riding partner just bought a Giant 29er yesterday (blog to follow). He is going on and on about how much he loves it, like it is some type of perpetual motion machine that climbs hills all by itself. And he had a very light full XTR carbon fiber XTC hardtail before. He suggested I start carbo loading before I ride with him this weekend. Whatever.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00348714993146314107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179951188120392834.post-40705820787019893332009-11-29T20:24:28.729-05:002009-11-29T20:24:28.729-05:00Yeah, Sarah mentioned that the parts spec was prob...Yeah, Sarah mentioned that the parts spec was probably very different; I didn't even consider that.<br /><br />Different is good, and who knows you may even like the 29er so much that you go to it exclusively. I've known several people that sing their praises (Todd being one of them) so there has gotta be something to it.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09353435013928997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179951188120392834.post-27389108167742796652009-11-29T14:48:45.997-05:002009-11-29T14:48:45.997-05:00Ha, ha, I was riding a different one than you. Sa...Ha, ha, I was riding a different one than you. Same frame, but the the parts on the 0 are tons nicer. My XS women's model weighs 27 pounds by the highly scientific bathroom scale method. So I could probably get it 24 if I spent 29'er fund on nicer wheels and parts, but I think it is the urge to try something different as much as anything. So essentially I will end up with two Deore-equipped bikes instead of one nicer one. Variety is the spice of life and all.Lindsay Hall-Stechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610922530479256952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179951188120392834.post-37503130078471673072009-11-29T09:43:01.297-05:002009-11-29T09:43:01.297-05:00The Anthem inefficient?! You must have ridden a di...The Anthem inefficient?! You must have ridden a different one than me. =) Heavyish I might agree with; my 0 was 25 on the nose once we put on the bottle cage, some Wellgo magnesium flat pedals, and a small seat pack. Of course it *IS* an XL so that may have something to do with it. =)<br /><br />All that said, it appears that the 29er is here to stay. I've done a few short rides on them and they do seem a bit smoother on the trail. No serious rides though, so I can't say for certain if they are for me...Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09353435013928997326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179951188120392834.post-16936224015325937612009-11-25T21:26:15.221-05:002009-11-25T21:26:15.221-05:00YAY for 29ers. I'm going to back to mine next...YAY for 29ers. I'm going to back to mine next year. The Scalpel is a SUPER bike, but I LOVE my big wheels more. I've been riding my GF Paragon 1/2 of this year b/c I couldn't give it up.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15143136902371129369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179951188120392834.post-43344818988495986462009-11-25T11:58:02.252-05:002009-11-25T11:58:02.252-05:00Sigh...I don't get why everyone hates tubes. ...Sigh...I don't get why everyone hates tubes. They work fine. My friends make fun of my tubes like I am some clueless ludwig then act like I should care when their tubless tires burp air and they have this really baffeled look on their face. The best part about the (excellent) movie "Race Across The Sky" was when Lance had no idea what to do about his tubless flat tire. Oops, I sound bitter.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00348714993146314107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179951188120392834.post-78650720186664333182009-11-25T08:37:07.856-05:002009-11-25T08:37:07.856-05:00Have you given up your tubes yet?Have you given up your tubes yet?Lindsay Hall-Stechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05610922530479256952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179951188120392834.post-81985373245411634542009-11-25T07:49:23.098-05:002009-11-25T07:49:23.098-05:00Funny, I am obsessing over getting a 29er too. I ...Funny, I am obsessing over getting a 29er too. I am an engineering geek and I need to wrap my little mind around how the 29” wheel’s decreased angle of attack, greater gyroscopic effect, and longer contact patch makes up for the 3 or so extra pounds it costs. Everyone who ones a 29er won’t shut up about how much they like it. I was the last kid on the block to give up their cantilever brakes so what do I know.Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00348714993146314107noreply@blogger.com