29" Discussion thread

I'd like to dedicate this thread to the 29" (Brand name makes no
difference).

Realistically what are other riders using their 29" uni for?

1) Long distance/Touring riding
2) MUNI
3) All purpose (Your one & only, first choice) uni riding

Pass along any comments you wish regarding the 29" in this thread.

Thanks


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i got my 29'er today. but it didnt come with bearing holders


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Det-riot wrote:
i got my 29'er today. but it didnt come with bearing holders



You'd better make sure you don't go down any drops more than a couple
of milimeters then


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I have a KH29 and a YUNI 29 I primarily ride the KH29 on trails etc and
i have to say it is definetely my fav uni for all around riding


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So far i've used my kh29 for slight distance and a bit of cross country.
The speed difference compared to a 19" is VAST

I knew it at one point but always forget; what does -yuni- stand for??


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jamessd wrote:
I knew it at one point but always forget; what does -yuni- stand for??


its just another brand name


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I use my KH29 for MUni and big climbs. Eventually I intend to put an
extra gear in it and use it for long rides too.


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On a scale of 1 to 5...5.


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my friend had an extra set of bearing housings, so i took my nimbus 29"
out for a long ride.

these are my first impressions:
t7 handle is AMAZING!!!!
nimbus 29'er so great, i have so much power, but ample control to make
it usable.


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I have been riding a 24" for about 2 years now. I just unpackaged my
29er last Thursday. It has been on exactly ONE street ride and TWO
muni ride. A Phlegm can attest to I am not a powerful rider but here
was my experience.

1) I felt my skills dropped a couple of notches on the muni ride. I
felt tipsy at times (although the speed was a rush). The slower
response time took a little getting used to. Being unable to slow down
on descents when the speed built up a little too much tested the axiom
"Don't ride faster than you can run" (I am installing my brake
tomorrow). I was a little disappointed with the 2.2 inch tire, I felt
a lot of rim (I'll run more pressure next time), while the bigger tire
smoothed out some of the bumps the tire did not seem to provide
cushion.

2) Now for the positives. What a Freaking Rush to go fast!! IT seems
to just beg you to turn those pedals over. I am running 150mm cranks,
due to my lack of fitness. But, still WHEEEEE.

Overall I would rate my 29er experience (all Three rides of it) as a
4.5 out of 5


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