Ron and Dorothy Strasser
I think you are right... smaller wheel more rear traction. The front end
handles as well or better than before. Actually it seems that way to me,
but I am riding with more intensity so would need to put the 29 back on for
awhile and then report. If the bottom bracket is lower, it has not been
noticed much, I do not seem to bottom out any more than normal. While
thinking about trying this set-up I also considered the front-end wanting to
lift off on steep climbs. This has not been the case. I am climbing the
same steep climbs as I do on my Fisher. I feel very secure riding this
set-up and I running the ridgid fork!
I agree with you about 29ers. I remember when I was looking into them
people mentioned the heavier wheels and not being able to navigate tight
corners. I have not had problems with either of these. The trails I ride
are the same ones others are riding on 26ers. There are folks out there
that might read this that raced against me this past season and know that
the 29er does work just fine. I just wish my motor would allow me to go
faster!
I wish more top riders would try them...really take them out and race them
for a season or two. Those guys and gals have such great handling skills
and strength that they could put them to a true test. Maybe some are doing
this as we seem to hearing about 29ers more in the cycling world. Thanks
for the response Tony.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Pereira" <to-@pereiracycles.com>
To: <ron-@spiritone.com>; <ob-@topica.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 7:03 PM
Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] 96er
Ron,
I would imagine that the very slack seat angle achieved by installing the
smaller rear wheel has given you greater traction by transferring your
weight a bit more over the rear wheel. My concern with this is the effect
on
the front end geometry and cornering performance. How does it corner? Is
the
front wheel hooking up when you push it hard into tight corners or does it
drift through them? Effective slackening of the head tube angle usually
results in vague steering feedback. You may be losing some BB height too.
Perhaps the KM just doesn't fit you all that well? OTOH, maybe you're on
to
something.
All I know is that I love 29ers.
Tony Pereira
Pereira Cycles
Portland, Oregon, USA
www.pereiracycles.com
801.209.9301
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From: ron strasser [mailto:ron-@spiritone.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 4:54 PM
To: ob-@topica.com
Subject: [OBRA Chat] 96er
For winter discussion by those interested in non motorized travels behind
the gated forest service and forest products access roads.
I have set up my Karate Monkey with a 29 front and 26 rear wheel. The
bike
that before was generally fun to ride(but usually felt heavy) has become
this deamon of a climber on muddy rooty singletrack. I swear it handles
better than with two 29" wheels. I read about the Carver 96er in DirtRag
several months ago and realized that even though the bike (KM) was not
designed for 29/26 that the Monkey was worth a shot. Has anyone out there
ridden a setup like I describe? If so what has your experience been.
Matt
Slaven said somone last name of Brown was doing this. This past summer I
raced a Fisher 29er and felt like I did well for my first year of MT bike
racing and was very comfortable rolling over lots of things that used to
flat out stop me. Not sure exactly what I might do this coming summer...
more expeimentation needed but would like any feedback folks have from
their
experiences on 26ers or 29ers or whatever. Winter riding sure is fun.
Some
winter mountain bike time trials would be a hoot. I do not ski!!!! I
grew
up with the snow of eastern oregon and have had enough of it. Thanks.
ron
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