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29ers for taller riders

  • 27-10-2010 3:17pm
    #1
    new2biking
    Closed Accounts Posts: 47 ✭


    Have seen quite a bit written about 29er MTBs recently and most articles state that they are really suited to taller guys. I'm 6ft 6 and using a 21.5" regular hardtail but feel a bit unstable when going downhill on the trail.

    Can anyone recommend them and where are they sold??


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  • #2
    Morgan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,481 ✭✭✭Morgan


    The Cycle Inn have a demo Giant XTC 29er you could try out.

    Larger wheels won't make you feel more stable going downhill though. A bit of this might help.


  • #3
    JonDoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 503 ✭✭✭JonDoe


    I'm 5'10" and having been a full susser XC enthusiast for a year, I've got my first 29er a month ago and the things just rock. I got a Kona Big unit from winstanleysbikes.co.uk half price at 800stg lot of cash but it makes me smile, 10kgs for the 18 inch. It's a single speed but has cable routing, to be honest the 32/18 setup I can pretty much climb everything I can with a 32 /11-34 8speed 26er. As regards going down hill I find it much more nimble and much faster as well as that you can fire it into and out of corners. I'm not going back. I've got an alfine equipped wheelset in the post (ebay)so I'll have gears to get me to the woods but you don't need gears if you're going by car. You could also add gears by getting a different sliding dropout and a spare rear wheel with a geared hub.
    If it doesn't work out for you well it's half price and if you brake it up you should get your money back.


  • #4
    ciarsciars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 325 ✭✭ciarsciars


    Unfortunately Giant don't do an XL 29er, which you would probably need at 6' 6"
    http://cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=39318


  • #5
    new2biking
    Closed Accounts Posts: 47 ✭new2biking


    I've seen some good reviews of Gary Fisher 29ers, anybody know where they're sold??


  • #6
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    you could look for a 1980/90's reynolds '531 super tourist' frame, 62cm

    I have one built by MB Dronfield and have clearance for 40c tyres. they are very light and strong and the tubset has different taper fork blades,chainstays etc to normal 531, they are aero/oval shaped for extra tyre clearance. its b


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  • #7
    Morgan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,481 ✭✭✭Morgan


    kumate_champ07 wrote: »
    you could look for a 1980/90's reynolds '531 super tourist' frame, 62cm

    I have one built by MB Dronfield and have clearance for 40c tyres. they are very light and strong and the tubset has different taper fork blades,chainstays etc to normal 531, they are aero/oval shaped for extra tyre clearance. its b

    Well, that would be novel. :)


  • #8
    Morgan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,481 ✭✭✭Morgan


    new2biking wrote: »
    I've seen some good reviews of Gary Fisher 29ers, anybody know where they're sold??

    GF has now been subsumed into the Trek mega-brand. Anywhere that sells Treks should be able to get them. You're unlikely to find one in stock in Ireland though.

    That Kona Big Unit is cracking value though - I'm nearly tempted.


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