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I'm tempted to try a 32er
I've had this 26er since 1996. Still rolling.
https://pixelfed.social/p/murph/829746628566310743
(alt text - old cannondale bike standing up propped up by helmet on the side of a PA road the stretches off into the distance.)
Sure, at least mine is.
The only uncool bike is an unridden bike!!
Or a broken one ;)
Depends on how it was broken:
Epic downhill crash? Cool broken bike.
Lame ran over by grandma? Lame broken bike.
I mean, at least both unridden bikes and broken ones have great potential, if cared for!
All bikes are cool, this one too
Thanks!
Is there an anti-26 sentiment that i don't know about?
Just the bike industry trying to convince everyone you need something new and special like "all you friends from downhilling". Money making is the aim. I would stick with 26ers.
Just a lot of bike brands don't have any 26ers anymore.
my 26er turned 22 this year. it’s quite similar to yours. and it’s still amazing, the power transmission is just neat for my body, i get good acceleration, awesome control and smooth cruising.
Small-wheeled bikes actually have certain advantages.
They also tend to be more maneuverable and nimble, better for navigating tight and twisty trails. Also easier to jump and do tricks on. And, of course, all else being equal, they'll be lighter than a bike with larger wheels -- because, you know, wheels have mass and bigger wheels have more mass.
Of course, there are real advantages to bigger wheels as well. Smoother ride, faster when coasting downhill, better able to handle bumps, better able to handle soft and loose surfaces, wider contact patch for more traction, etc. So choosing the right wheel size for you comes down to personal preference and where you'll be riding.
That's impressive! This guy is 9 years old. I've been putting off replacing the whole drivetrain (from wear) and lubing the bottom bracet.
You're right, the right tires make it cruise so smooth.
Very cool, other than being hard to find parts for :(
I find 27.5 fits, but not as nimble for me. 29 I can hardly stand flat off the saddle.
I bought a 26" new a couple of years ago (well, a dirtjumper), one of my all time favorite bikes!
I’m tempted to try a 32er
lol, I'd love to see a 32 tried side-by-side with a 26.
Lol it would be funny. Throw in a 12" kids bike for fun
That one sure is!
Thanks!
Classic ol'reliable