29er mountain bike
10-02-2009, 03:32 AM
#1
29er mountain bike
In addition to my new Rockhopper Pro I bought a few months back, I have been thinking of getting a 29er early next year too.
Saw a cool video on MTBR from Interbike show from last week.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3xPRBKTJkA
The bike is called the Overdrive 29er Pro.
Check out the rad green graphics on it.
http://www.diamondback.com/bikes/mtn...rdrive-pro-10/
How does the quality of Diamondback stack up to Specialized?
I have not checked the prices or components yet on the Diamondback one, and I will be researching many 29ers over the next several months.
Saw a cool video on MTBR from Interbike show from last week.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3xPRBKTJkA
The bike is called the Overdrive 29er Pro.
Check out the rad green graphics on it.
http://www.diamondback.com/bikes/mtn...rdrive-pro-10/
How does the quality of Diamondback stack up to Specialized?
I have not checked the prices or components yet on the Diamondback one, and I will be researching many 29ers over the next several months.
10-02-2009, 04:42 AM
#2
Contributing Member
I'd take a pass on specs alone.
Bluntly, you've just gotten yourself a nice bike and have it all rigged out just how you want. Ride it. You've got to put some real mileage on it. After 5,000 miles of dirt you are going to know exactly where your bike shines and where it lacks. You're going to know more about your needs and you may even be wearing out a few parts, giving you the chance to upgrade your current bike into an even nicer one. You'll know if the fit/geometry/size could be better or if it's right for you. You'll know which components need to be better quality and which are fine as they are.
I'm not saying a 29'r is bad or that you should never get one, just that two different rides now, while you're experimenting and gaining experience, isn't the right time. Stick to what you've got, put at least a couple of seasons on it and then sit down and decide what direction you want to go in.
Seriously!
Then you can get yourself a 26", 650b, 29r, 36r, whatever. Without ride experience you're just buying not so amazing eye candy.
Bluntly, you've just gotten yourself a nice bike and have it all rigged out just how you want. Ride it. You've got to put some real mileage on it. After 5,000 miles of dirt you are going to know exactly where your bike shines and where it lacks. You're going to know more about your needs and you may even be wearing out a few parts, giving you the chance to upgrade your current bike into an even nicer one. You'll know if the fit/geometry/size could be better or if it's right for you. You'll know which components need to be better quality and which are fine as they are.
I'm not saying a 29'r is bad or that you should never get one, just that two different rides now, while you're experimenting and gaining experience, isn't the right time. Stick to what you've got, put at least a couple of seasons on it and then sit down and decide what direction you want to go in.
Seriously!
Then you can get yourself a 26", 650b, 29r, 36r, whatever. Without ride experience you're just buying not so amazing eye candy.
10-02-2009, 07:13 AM
#3
Thanks Hab.
I have experience from many years back, I use to ride all the time late 80s early 90s in the mountains up where I camp.
5K miles, I do not think I would put that on a bike in a lifetime
My FJ only has 24K after 3 years 3 months.
Just toying with the idea now about the 29er and researching them.
The owner of Diamondback bikes offered to let me demo their Mission 3 that he had an article about in last months Bike magazine.
They are not to far from my work.
Carbon fiber, full suspension, but I told him I was afraid if I rode it I would want it
http://www.diamondback.com/bikes/mtn.../mission-3-10/
I do plan on getting a lot of out of my current one though.
I have experience from many years back, I use to ride all the time late 80s early 90s in the mountains up where I camp.
5K miles, I do not think I would put that on a bike in a lifetime
My FJ only has 24K after 3 years 3 months.
Just toying with the idea now about the 29er and researching them.
The owner of Diamondback bikes offered to let me demo their Mission 3 that he had an article about in last months Bike magazine.
They are not to far from my work.
Carbon fiber, full suspension, but I told him I was afraid if I rode it I would want it
http://www.diamondback.com/bikes/mtn.../mission-3-10/
I do plan on getting a lot of out of my current one though.
10-02-2009, 05:48 PM
#4
Contributing Member
Ok, I'll let you get away with 2,000, maybe 3,000 since your original experience is as rusty as an 80's yota in the salt belt. Either way, it's a new bike you've got under you now, light years away from what you had.
Ok, 5,000.
Rolls over things easier, more weight where it matters most. Meh. The specs on the new link are way higher than the ones on the original post 29r. You couldn't ride A and buy B expecting it to match A when it won't hold a candle. Of course you know that. Personally I think what you've got fits what you need........
now go do some riding.
Either way, it's a new bike you've got under you now, light years away from what you had. Ok, 5,000.
Rolls over things easier, more weight where it matters most. Meh. The specs on the new link are way higher than the ones on the original post 29r. You couldn't ride A and buy B expecting it to match A when it won't hold a candle. Of course you know that. Personally I think what you've got fits what you need........
now go do some riding.
10-03-2009, 06:49 AM
#5
Thanks Hab, yeah, the one I have now is an excellent bike, probably more than I need, it has decent specs.
Going to ride tomorrow weather permitting in Black Diamond, the Lake Sawyer trails.
http://www.adventures-wa.com/2009/08...-in-black.html
http://bikeintelligencer.wordpress.c...ndlake-sawyer/
Going to see if my youngest son wants to join me.
He use to ride a lot too, but now is into the crotch rocket motorbikes.
Going to ride tomorrow weather permitting in Black Diamond, the Lake Sawyer trails.
http://www.adventures-wa.com/2009/08...-in-black.html
http://bikeintelligencer.wordpress.c...ndlake-sawyer/
Going to see if my youngest son wants to join me.
He use to ride a lot too, but now is into the crotch rocket motorbikes.
10-05-2009, 12:37 AM
#7
Yes, Bob (BT17R) just got one awhile back.
I do not think I have any GF dealers around here.
I have been eying this new 2010 one too from Specialized.
It uses the Fox brain in the back to adjust to where you are riding.
Stumpjumper FSR Expert 29
I do not think I have any GF dealers around here.
I have been eying this new 2010 one too from Specialized.
It uses the Fox brain in the back to adjust to where you are riding.
Stumpjumper FSR Expert 29
FRAME
Stumpjumper FSR M5 manipulated alloy 29er frame, tapered integrated HT, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 130mm travel
REAR SHOCK
Specialized/Fox AFR Brain Shock w/ remote Trail Tune inertia valve, rebound adj. and Brain Fade, 7.875x1.8" Integrated cartridge bearing shock mount.
FORK
Fox F29RL, 120mm, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO, tapered steerer, 15mm thru axle
HEADSET
1-1/8 and 1.5" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1.5" lower cartridge bearing
STEM
3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp
HANDLEBARS
Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8 degree backsweep,
GRIPS
Specialized waffle lock on grip (M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL)
FRONT BRAKE
Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, alloy backed semi-met pads, alloy Elixir CR lever w/ pad contact and reach adj, S/M: 185mm, L/XL: 203mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, alloy backed semi-met pads, alloy Elixir CR lever w/ pad contact and reach adj, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Custom Avid Elixir CR SL Hydraulic, carbon lever blade, tool-less adj. reach and pad contact
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM X-0, 9-speed, long cage
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM X-9 aluminum trigger
CASSETTE
Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 12-36t
CHAIN
SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
CRANKSET
Custom Shimano FC-M762 XT, 2pc., 175mm
CHAINRINGS
BOTTOM BRACKET
Custom Shimano integrated
PEDALS
None
RIMS
Custom DT Swiss 520SL, 29", 26mm wide, sleeved w/eyelets, 32h
FRONT HUB
Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, 15mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 32h
REAR HUB
Custom DT Swiss 330SL w/ alloy freehub, DT RWS QR, 32h
SPOKES
DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm stainless
FRONT TIRE
S-Works Eskar, 29x2.3", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
REAR TIRE
Specialized The Captain Control, 29x2.0", 60 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
INNER TUBES
Ultralight presta valve
SADDLE
Specialized Format, hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam, M: 130mm L/XXL:143mm
SEATPOST
2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm
SEAT BINDER
7050 hard annodized alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black
NOTES
Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, owners manual
Stumpjumper FSR M5 manipulated alloy 29er frame, tapered integrated HT, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 130mm travel
REAR SHOCK
Specialized/Fox AFR Brain Shock w/ remote Trail Tune inertia valve, rebound adj. and Brain Fade, 7.875x1.8" Integrated cartridge bearing shock mount.
FORK
Fox F29RL, 120mm, compression and rebound adj. w/ LO, tapered steerer, 15mm thru axle
HEADSET
1-1/8 and 1.5" Threadless, Campy style upper with 1.5" lower cartridge bearing
STEM
3D forged alloy, adjustable rise, 31.8mm clamp
HANDLEBARS
Specialized XC flat, 2014 butted alloy, 680mm wide, 8 degree backsweep,
GRIPS
Specialized waffle lock on grip (M) Specialized Thick lock on grip (L/XL)
FRONT BRAKE
Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, alloy backed semi-met pads, alloy Elixir CR lever w/ pad contact and reach adj, S/M: 185mm, L/XL: 203mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Custom Avid Elixir CR SL, alloy backed semi-met pads, alloy Elixir CR lever w/ pad contact and reach adj, S/M: 160mm, L/XL: 185mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Custom Avid Elixir CR SL Hydraulic, carbon lever blade, tool-less adj. reach and pad contact
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano M660 SLX, DMD, top swing, dual pull
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM X-0, 9-speed, long cage
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM X-9 aluminum trigger
CASSETTE
Shimano HG61, 9-speed, 12-36t
CHAIN
SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
CRANKSET
Custom Shimano FC-M762 XT, 2pc., 175mm
CHAINRINGS
BOTTOM BRACKET
Custom Shimano integrated
PEDALS
None
RIMS
Custom DT Swiss 520SL, 29", 26mm wide, sleeved w/eyelets, 32h
FRONT HUB
Hi Lo disc, CNC flange, sealed cartridge bearing, 15mm DT RWS, alloy QR, 32h
REAR HUB
Custom DT Swiss 330SL w/ alloy freehub, DT RWS QR, 32h
SPOKES
DT Swiss Competition 1.8/1.6mm stainless
FRONT TIRE
S-Works Eskar, 29x2.3", 120 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
REAR TIRE
Specialized The Captain Control, 29x2.0", 60 TPI, tubeless ready aramid bead, dual compound
INNER TUBES
Ultralight presta valve
SADDLE
Specialized Format, hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam, M: 130mm L/XXL:143mm
SEATPOST
2014 butted alloy, single bolt setback, 30.9mm
SEAT BINDER
7050 hard annodized alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black
NOTES
Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, owners manual
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