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Offline anthonyi

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Re: 29er comments
« Reply #30 on: November 27, 2010, 11:56:32 PM »
Get out and ride a few.
I agree. That's what I need to do.
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Re: 29er comments
« Reply #31 on: November 28, 2010, 07:36:22 AM »
most days I can't get out of the parking lot without being asked how I like my bike.  If I get out of the parking lot without being asked then it's out on the trails where I get asked. 
Either way, every day I ride someone asks me how I like it; not a question of if they ask / just when they ask.

I ride a Vassago Jabberwocky rigid single speed and people honestly stare with eyes wide.

But I'm flattered they ask and I'm always willing to talk about it.

In my garage is a 2008 Stumpy 29 FSR - the Army green one with gold bits. It's a great bike.  I finished building the Vassago the first week of September.  I always ride at least once a week; sometimes twice.  The Stumpy hasn't moved since the Vassago was completed.  A buddy and I traded bikes recently in North Carolina; he took my Vassago and I his Kona 26.  8 minutes on one trail and I couldn't wait to get off his bike and he couldn't wait to order a Vassago for himself.  He eventually went with a Soma but was sold on 29.

Geometry is everything. Some manufacturers make the 29 behave like a 26 and some do not; it's all up to you.  What fits your body and riding style.  After I did all my research I went with Vassago and have not a single regret.

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Re: 29er comments
« Reply #32 on: November 28, 2010, 08:33:06 AM »
Whatever you buy get what you feel comfy with and think long term if you will be happy with what you are buying down the road do not let anyone tell you this is what you need if you don`t feel good about it do not buy it

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Re: 29er comments
« Reply #33 on: November 28, 2010, 08:39:21 AM »
Whatever you buy get what you feel comfy with and think long term if you will be happy with what you are buying down the road do not let anyone tell you this is what you need if you don`t feel good about it do not buy it
Steve, go buy a 29er. You will not have inner peace until you do ;D

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Re: 29er comments
« Reply #34 on: November 28, 2010, 08:40:53 AM »
most days I can't get out of the parking lot without being asked how I like my bike.  If I get out of the parking lot without being asked then it's out on the trails where I get asked. 
Either way, every day I ride someone asks me how I like it; not a question of if they ask / just when they ask.

I ride a Vassago Jabberwocky rigid single speed and people honestly stare with eyes wide.

But I'm flattered they ask and I'm always willing to talk about it.

In my garage is a 2008 Stumpy 29 FSR - the Army green one with gold bits. It's a great bike.  I finished building the Vassago the first week of September.  I always ride at least once a week; sometimes twice.  The Stumpy hasn't moved since the Vassago was completed.  A buddy and I traded bikes recently in North Carolina; he took my Vassago and I his Kona 26.  8 minutes on one trail and I couldn't wait to get off his bike and he couldn't wait to order a Vassago for himself.  He eventually went with a Soma but was sold on 29.

Geometry is everything. Some manufacturers make the 29 behave like a 26 and some do not; it's all up to you.  What fits your body and riding style.  After I did all my research I went with Vassago and have not a single regret.


Glad to hear you are happy with it. Welcome to the single speed rigid lifestyle.
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Re: 29er comments
« Reply #35 on: November 28, 2010, 09:11:06 AM »
Whatever you buy get what you feel comfy with and think long term if you will be happy with what you are buying down the road do not let anyone tell you this is what you need if you don`t feel good about it do not buy it
Steve, go buy a 29er. You will not have inner peace until you do ;D
Been there done that the clown wheels just weren`t for me  8)

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Re: 29er comments
« Reply #36 on: November 28, 2010, 03:47:53 PM »
I noticed today on the flowing singletrack at Santos that while I'm keeping a steady cadence of about 9-10 mph, I can hear my buddy behind me on his Niner coasting.  Can't deny the added rotational momentum of the clown wheels, especially the cheaper ones:)
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Re: 29er comments
« Reply #37 on: November 28, 2010, 04:06:07 PM »
I want one picture.

Just one picture please.

Of a clown on big wheels.

As Mucaro pointed out, Clowns almost always ride small wheels.


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Re: 29er comments
« Reply #38 on: November 28, 2010, 04:19:50 PM »
I want one picture.

Just one picture please.

Of a clown on big wheels.

As Mucaro pointed out, Clowns almost always ride small wheels.



That clown looks fast 8)

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Re: 29er comments
« Reply #39 on: November 28, 2010, 05:10:48 PM »
I like that clowns socks.
Yeah i am that guy with the socks

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Re: 29er comments
« Reply #40 on: November 28, 2010, 06:59:04 PM »
I like that clowns socks.

LOL.  I immediately thought of you when I saw those socks.  ;)
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Re: 29er comments
« Reply #41 on: December 01, 2010, 07:15:56 PM »
Just in case anyone wants to know we now have Anthem 29er`s in stock  ;D

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Re: 29er comments
« Reply #42 on: December 01, 2010, 09:50:13 PM »
I want one picture.

Just one picture please.

Of a clown on big wheels.

As Mucaro pointed out, Clowns almost always ride small wheels.




    Relax scrote, there are plenty of tards riding 29ers and having kick ass rides... ;)

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Re: 29er comments
« Reply #43 on: December 03, 2010, 07:54:22 AM »
Had a Stumpjimper FSR come in yesterday should be built today

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Re: 29er comments
« Reply #44 on: December 08, 2010, 08:01:45 AM »
Also now have a Specialized Camber in stock  8)