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Is a 29er faster than a 26er
In the market to by a hard tail to compete on there are some very good bikes selling with top spec components that are sub 10kgs but are 26 inch bikes
Is there realy that much difference in how much energy it would take to finish a race at the same speed and time as it would take on a 29er
I have a 26 fun bike that I love plus my duel suspension 29er that I have done a couple of races on cant realy feel that much different between then
2012 giant xtc 0 composite wanting feed back
Looking at buying this bike to race on read a few reviews all seems ok just not sure about shram x9 and the avid elixir 7 brakes any feed back from people who have ridden this bike would be great
Thanks
Duncan
Removing RP2 from Reign frame
Hi all. Could somebody help me with some advice - I want to take my Fox RP2 shock off the frame of my 2008 Giant Reign to replace the DU bushes myself. Just can't find any reputable instructions for Step 1 - removing shock from frame! Is it as straight-forward as unscrewing the mounting bolts? Any school boy errors to be mindful of?
If anyone could direct me to a faithful source or instructional video, that would be an extra plus!
chris king rear service
looking for someone to show me how to service my rear hub,
i have the tools just need the show and tell
Sheldon makes me laugh.
Taken from Sheldon Browns great website! So much useful info. I believe that he passed away a few years ago - so never got to see the rise of a new wheel size.
Twenty Niner
The so-called "29 inch" tire size is not actually a new size, it is just a new marketing term for 622 mm (700C) wheels with fat tires.
This size is probably a good option for taller riders for off-road use, compared with 559 mm (26 inch decimal) wheels. Larger-diameter wheels don't sink as far into holes, so they give a better ride in rough conditions.
New ride
Finally picked her up today had tubeless fitted and just waiting on a 720 10mm riser bar.
Hope the rain stays away for a bit over the wkend to get out for a ride.
Tubless
Ok read a bit but still can't find out what I need to go tubless
I have tubless ready rims bontragers and ust tyres maxis cross mark and maxis ignitor so what else do I need I think it just sealant and the valve stems
Any info would be great as everything I seem to read is all about conversion with non tubles rims
Thanks in advance
Duncan
SRAM XX1
I've been using SRAM XX for a few years but my new bike arrives in 3 weeks and I've been given the choice of running Shimano XTR in 2 x 10 like my current setup or the SRAM XX1. I haven't paid any attention to XX1 as I haven't had a need to until now and just assumed a 1x system would only suit those with legs of steel like our elite racers.
I would love to hear from those who have made the change and how they have found it. Especially those who don't finish the 100km races in 4hrs as the 4hr guys legs are in no way like mine 
Bigger rubber combi question
Ok, being a self proclaimed rubber freak (After all, they're the interface between you, your bike & that nasty dirt stuff)I have a question.
What tyres do you aggressive riders use for Kalamunda?
I am especially interested in those who ride the black runs & ride UP the hills as well, rather than those who purely ride down them on heavy kit then get ferried back to the top.
Pads & full face helmet recommendations
I want to progress my jumps, drops, and ladders again, so I would like to finally get at least some knee and elbow pads and a full face helmet. What would you recommend? A reasonably priced and stocked Perth LBS would be great too.