Calling All 29er Riders - 29er Talk

Mr_Bob · *by **Mr_Bob** on Wed 3/Feb/10 4:57pm*

ease2underpants wrote:
Nick_K wrote:Looking for some new tyres for the 29er. Currently rocking Conti Race Kings front and Stans raven rear but think I'll ditch the Conti. While grippy enough is pretty heavy and slow. Ravens hilarious fun so will keep it for the rear.

So what say ye?

I've tried Maxis Crossmark (good on rear as long as it doesn't get too wet)
Maxis Ignitor (undecided - got an ambulance ride out of Redwoods at Vegas #2, but 70% rider/30% tyres...)
Michelin XC (big mistake on front, could work on rear - too heavy for you though)
WTB Prowler SL (high hopes, but haven't been too impressed yet)

For all round ability, none of these come anywhere near the Continental Mountain Kings that came on the bike! I'm going back to them.

I'm sold on the Geax Sagguaro's.
I tried the folding "High performance" instead of the TNT tubeless tyres, they were harder to seat, but that was the only downside.
and fractionally lighter than the tubeless TNT tyres too.

JUANGEAR · *by **JUANGEAR** on Wed 3/Feb/10 5:07pm*

Oli wrote:Cheers Mike, it's the Peregrine he's thinking about so that's good to know.

I wouldn't let one person's experience let you form an opinion. Every Singular that I have seen has been flawless. I can post some mega up close saucy weld shots if you guys want. I love mine...

shmoodiver · *by **shmoodiver** on Wed 3/Feb/10 5:17pm*

yus please

Oli · *by **Oli** on Wed 3/Feb/10 6:26pm*

JUANGEAR wrote:
Oli wrote:Cheers Mike, it's the Peregrine he's thinking about so that's good to know.

I wouldn't let one person's experience let you form an opinion. Every Singular that I have seen has been flawless. I can post some mega up close saucy weld shots if you guys want. I love mine...

Do eeet!

Yeah, I don't think he's going to change his mind on the strength of one opinion but it would also be stupid to totally ignore someone of YANKEEHOTELFOXTROT's experience...

JUANGEAR · *by **JUANGEAR** on Thu 4/Feb/10 8:18am*

Yep, you have to listen to your friends. I would really like to see his bike built up. Monster Cross madness. Anyway here is my baby.

yak71 · *by **yak71** on Wed 10/Feb/10 10:18am*

Anyone have good things to say about sun equalizer 29er rims? I'm bypassing stans cause I may occasionally want to run High pressure. I had pretty much decided on mavic tn719's, but I have just stumbled upon the equalizers. They seem fairly light and cheapish too. Thoughts?

Nick_K · *by **Nick_K** on Wed 10/Feb/10 9:16pm*

Nick_K wrote:Looking for some new tyres for the 29er. Currently rocking Conti Race Kings front and Stans raven rear but think I'll ditch the Conti. While grippy enough is pretty heavy and slow. Ravens hilarious fun so will keep it for the rear.

So what say ye?

Fail on the tire front

Maxxis aspens - not in NZ yet
Maxxis crossmarks - out of stock
Schwalbe racing ralphs - out of stock

notanotherhill · *by **notanotherhill** on Wed 10/Feb/10 9:23pm*

Im sure i seen some crossmarks at pushbikes

brockman · *by **brockman** on Wed 10/Feb/10 10:03pm*

What about a kenda karma - same casing as crow/raven, but more tread height

Simpleone · *by **Simpleone** on Wed 10/Feb/10 10:13pm*

Nick_K wrote:
Nick_K wrote:Looking for some new tyres for the 29er. Currently rocking Conti Race Kings front and Stans raven rear but think I'll ditch the Conti. While grippy enough is pretty heavy and slow. Ravens hilarious fun so will keep it for the rear.

So what say ye?

Fail on the tire front
Maxxis aspens - not in NZ yet
Maxxis crossmarks - out of stock
Schwalbe racing ralphs - out of stock

Crossmarks 29er 2.10 in Stock, sold a set today more in tomorrow morning, aspens poss next week!

Nick_K · *by **Nick_K** on Wed 10/Feb/10 10:15pm*

Simpleone wrote:
Nick_K wrote:
Nick_K wrote:Looking for some new tyres for the 29er. Currently rocking Conti Race Kings front and Stans raven rear but think I'll ditch the Conti. While grippy enough is pretty heavy and slow. Ravens hilarious fun so will keep it for the rear.

So what say ye?

Fail on the tire front
Maxxis aspens - not in NZ yet
Maxxis crossmarks - out of stock
Schwalbe racing ralphs - out of stock

Crossmarks 29er 2.10 in Stock, sold a set today more in tomorrow morning, aspens poss next week!

Good news

jimmi · *by **jimmi** on Thu 11/Feb/10 8:22pm*

So Im thinking of getting a 29er HT for sport XC racing, trail riding and general MTB shenanigans. Should I get a carbon frame for pure weight weeniness, or a light alloy frame for durability? (I think the difference is about 1.5 pounds)

What are your though 29er guru's?

Simpleone · *by **Simpleone** on Thu 11/Feb/10 8:33pm*

jimmi wrote:So Im thinking of getting a 29er HT for sport XC racing, trail riding and general MTB shenanigans. Should I get a carbon frame for pure weight weeniness, or a light alloy frame for durability? (I think the difference is about 1.5 pounds)

What are your though 29er guru's?

Get the carbon frame for the durability! And the comfort, stiffness, ride quality, you pocket will be lighter too so you go faster! The Niner carbon frameis here in a month or so.

Nick_K · *by **Nick_K** on Thu 11/Feb/10 8:39pm*

jimmi wrote:So Im thinking of getting a 29er HT for sport XC racing, trail riding and general MTB shenanigans. Should I get a carbon frame for pure weight weeniness, or a light alloy frame for durability? (I think the difference is about 1.5 pounds)

What are your though 29er guru's?

How much you are wanting to spend will partially decide that.

I'd have no issues with a crabon frame in regards to durability. The new Niner looks super hot and there geo is well sorted. Otherwise the carbon stumpy and GF also look amazing.

If I had the $$ I'd consider a santa cruz tallboy fully too. I'm so hot for them right now. :love:

Simpleone · *by **Simpleone** on Thu 11/Feb/10 8:43pm*

Nick_K wrote:
jimmi wrote:So Im thinking of getting a 29er HT for sport XC racing, trail riding and general MTB shenanigans. Should I get a carbon frame for pure weight weeniness, or a light alloy frame for durability? (I think the difference is about 1.5 pounds)

What are your though 29er guru's?

How much you are wanting to spend will partially decide that.

I'd have no issues with a crabon frame in regards to durability. The new Niner looks super hot and there geo is well sorted. Otherwise the carbon stumpy and GF also look amazing.

If I had the $$ I'd consider a santa cruz tallboy fully too. I'm so hot for them right now.

Yep Tallboy for the win! Love that bike................ :thumbsup:

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