Lonely 26 in a 29 world?
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Same here. My last 26” mtb was a 2004 Ventana, which I rode up until 2015. Like the Turner, it was an iconic bike of the time, but my current 29” Canyon is much better in every regard, especially geometry.
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26 ain't dead. I can't afford these new bikes that are priced more than used cars. All my mtb's are still 26!
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Purchased some spare 26 inch rims for my 26inch rimmed MTBs
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26 ain't dead. I can't afford these new bikes that are priced more than used cars. All my mtb's are still 26!
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great bike collectionI have riden 27.5 and 29 MTBs but I haven't found the nervosity and the sensations I have on my 26 inch rimmed MTBs . Last time on my local trail I was faster than anyone with 29 inch or 27inch rimmed MTBs also I don't do disk brakes. I also ride large frames from 19 to 21 inches. I am thinking about adding a Specialized Stump Jumper frame in a big size since the Trek 8000 in ZR9000 isn't available in large sizes and the SLR 6500 and 6700, I already have two big sized bikes but I don't have anymore room or again another MTB .
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The two next and last MTB projects that will be finalized will be a Trek Fuel 100 in ZR9000 and a Garry Fisher Hookoo Ekoo. I will buy spare parts such as saddles, shifters ,tires and chains.Redid the math of how I will park my bikes in my garage,I don't have anymore space for a single additional bike.
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