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Re: 29er Hardtail Suggestions
« Reply #15 on: November 18, 2010, 08:50:35 PM »
Many that have spoken those words have sold all their 26" bikes.

Very true.  I'm one of those people.
Hahaha very true......thats what happened to me as well
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Re: 29er Hardtail Suggestions
« Reply #16 on: November 18, 2010, 08:57:29 PM »
Crap! This is going to cost me a lot of money, isn't it?!? Replace all bikes with the bigger wheels .....

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Re: 29er Hardtail Suggestions
« Reply #17 on: November 18, 2010, 09:34:09 PM »
Me four.

My kids ride my old 26ers now.

As for my all my bikes have the right size wheel.

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Re: 29er Hardtail Suggestions
« Reply #18 on: November 18, 2010, 09:55:17 PM »
We have a Rockhopper a Stumpjumper and some Giant Talon`s in stock if you want to come check em out and get a feel for them 863 688 2126

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Re: 29er Hardtail Suggestions
« Reply #19 on: November 19, 2010, 08:49:07 AM »
if you are around the same size as me you can take my D660 out for a spin to get a feel for it.
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Re: 29er Hardtail Suggestions
« Reply #20 on: November 19, 2010, 08:52:47 AM »
if you are around the same size as me you can take my D660 out for a spin to get a feel for it.

Wow, that is very kind of you, I appreciate the offer! I am 6' 4"  .... you a bigger guy?

Finding a bike that fits is always a challenge. Which is also my biggest fear in this adventure, not being able to actually test ride the right sized bike since what's built in the shop and available to try out is always very limited.

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Re: 29er Hardtail Suggestions
« Reply #21 on: November 19, 2010, 09:02:14 AM »
wow... never mind that wont fit you . i am on a 17in frame.
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Re: 29er Hardtail Suggestions
« Reply #22 on: November 19, 2010, 09:05:31 AM »
 :(  Oh well.

Yeah, I usually need something around the 22" mark. To make things even harder for me, my legs are disproportionately longer than my torso. So my seat is usually jacked way up which then tends to have me too far raked forward when reaching for the bars.

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Re: 29er Hardtail Suggestions
« Reply #23 on: November 19, 2010, 09:31:14 AM »
I have two XL frame 29ers...one geared GF Paragon HT and one ss rigid.  You can test ride them if you promise not to break them.  ;)

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Re: 29er Hardtail Suggestions
« Reply #24 on: November 19, 2010, 09:38:50 AM »
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Re: 29er Hardtail Suggestions
« Reply #25 on: November 19, 2010, 09:43:14 AM »
I have two XL frame 29ers...one geared GF Paragon HT and one ss rigid.  You can test ride them if you promise not to break them.  ;)

You sir, are the man. I greatly appreciate the offer. I would love to try out the Paragon.

Let me know when and where  ;D

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Re: 29er Hardtail Suggestions
« Reply #26 on: November 19, 2010, 09:46:44 AM »
I'll be at Flatwoods Sunday morning if you want to go for a ride.  What pedals are you running? 

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Re: 29er Hardtail Suggestions
« Reply #27 on: November 19, 2010, 09:49:39 AM »
I run Crankbrothers. I can bring an extra set with me if you are running something different.

I can be there by 10:15 if that works for you.

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Re: 29er Hardtail Suggestions
« Reply #28 on: November 19, 2010, 09:54:13 AM »
I run Crankbrothers. I can bring an extra set with me if you are running something different.

I can be there by 10:15 if that works for you.

I'll be there at 8 but I can meet you in the parking lot at 10:15.  I park in the paved Trout Creek lot (the one with the entrance across the street from the hole in the fence).  Or I can always meet you at whatever lot, just let me know. 
 
I run Time pedals.  We can swap pedals and ride for a bit...I just have to be back in the lot by 11 or 11:30. 

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Re: 29er Hardtail Suggestions
« Reply #29 on: November 19, 2010, 10:00:21 AM »
Great, I'll be at the Trout Creek lot at 10:15. That's the lot I always use, so it works out.

I'll have my pedals off the Trance before I get there. Do you're Times use a 8mm hex or a 15mm wrench (or something else)?