Cheap Single Speed 29er
Great deals come and go. The SE Bikes Stout 29" Bike in an 09 model is being sold at JensonUSA.com for under $400! The bike comes as a single speed, but includes a derailleur hanger in case you would it to be geared, drop outs with disc tabs and 29" wheels to triumph over any of your off-road or urban battles. This is one bike that can be taken almost anywhere on or off road. The best part is the complete bike is only $399!!!
- 100% Cro-Mo frame w/ Looptail rear end
- 100% Cro-Mo fork
- 1 1/8" threadless headset
- Gravity Maximum crankset w/ ISIS bottom bracket, 32t
- Weinmann ZAC24000 double wall rims w/ machined sidewalls
- SE disc ready alloy hubs w/ sealed bearings, bolt on, cassette single speed rear hub
- WTB Nano Raptor 29" x 2.1" tires
- Tektro linear pull brakes w/ Tektro 2 finger levers
- SE alloy stem
- SE Racing 2" alloy riser bar 25.5" wide
- Water bottle mount
Clydesdale 29er Wheels
One of the largest problems with 29er wheels is handling larger riders. Enter in a new decade and keeping up with 29er bikes, frames, wheels, and forks can be a full-time job. Let MTB29er.com offer some suggestions for Clydesdales riders and finding the best wheel.
The 3 most important things to consider when buying a 29er wheelset for a Clydesdale:
- The rim
- The spokes
- The builder
First off, chose a strong rim! Many 29er riders have been happy with Gordos, Kris Holm, and Velocity. Second, the spokes and just how many! Going with a good quality spoke and selecting the right number of spokes is key. However, nothing is more important than the wheel builder. I would contact Mike from Lacemine29.com. I would suggest talking to Mike and see what he recommends. He is one the most knowledgeable wheel builders.
Happy 29er New Year!
With the New Year in full swing, the number of 2010 29er Bikes is getting close to 100! Already we have 87 different 2010 29ers listed on the site. When mtb29er.com first came online in 2005 there were barely half a dozen 29er frames let alone complete bikes. So if you are looking to join the "Big Wheel Revolution" start the new decade off on one! The 2010 29er models offer almost every type of mountain bike riding style. Just in case you are wondering how much 29ers have caught on, you can buy them at Amazon.com with free shipping!
2010 29er Pages
Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance
A little off the 29er topic, but still needed by the 29er rider is Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance. The most concise, well-organized, and clearly illustrated reference available, Zinn and the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance gently guides the reader - regardless of mountain bike experience or mechanical prowess - through every aspect of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting in a succinct and easy-to-read format and presents the latest technological advances and equipment in mountain bike components. This timely revision offers updated information on shock pump adaptors, master links, V- brakes, cleat mounting and pedal overhaul, oversize handlebars, carbon steering tubes, tubeless rims, and much more.
29er XMAS GIfts
Park BBB-2 Big Blue Book of Bike Repair- 2nd Edition-2008 Written by Park Tool Director of Education Calvin Jones with repair tips garnered from the author's 30 years as an educator and mechanic. Big Blue just got bigger and better! Freshly updated to include new topics, latest technology, techniques and equipment. Packed with hundreds of photos and hundreds of procedures. From tire repair and derailleur adjustment to wheel truing and bottom bracket replacement. Special topics such as tool selection, bike cleaning, and on-the-trail repairs are also covered, and an appendix at the back of the book provides valuable reference materials the BBB-2 provides both the novice and veteran mechanic the information needed to perform nearly any repair from trailside repairs to complete overhauls. The Big Blue Book is the perfect reference guide and step-by-step repair manual for nearly any bike, including road, mountain, bmx, and single-speed. We wrote the book on bicycle repair.
Niner Bikes Fork Hammering
Niner Bikes than put the fork used to make this video through the testing cycles they require for production products, it passed!
Kris Holm Unicycles 29er Rims
Are you looking for a super strong 29er wheel? Your best bet is to have lacemine29.com build you a wheelset with Kris Holm rims. Kris Holm’s 29er rims are 38mm wide, double wall construction and available in 32 or 36 spoke patterns. They are considered the strongest 29er rims around!
29er 2009 Closet out Bike
The Cannondale 29er 4 Bike is on sale for $833! Just before the holidays start is one of the best times to start looking for deals on 29er bikes, frames, wheels, and basically anything else. The Bike Shoops want to get the 2009 stuff out the door because the 2010 models are already in their showrooms!
Check out our 2009 29er Bike Deal page for others complete bikes!
Why go with a 29er? If you still needed help being convinced, read Why 29er?
Velocity P-35 rims
Everyone likes to trick out their 29ers. The wheel set category has been fairly limited since 29ers hit the main stream. Sure you could get a King hub in any color known to mankind, but rims, forget about it. That was until Velocity USA released the P35. Now you can get a custom colored rim built in a wheel set straight from Velocity.
The P35 is a wide rim, as the name implies, the rim is 35MM wide. How do these rims perform? Guitar Ted did a very detailed test and review over on Twentynineinches.com
29er Wheels
I found this information on Fisherbikes.com, some very good reading! Make sure you stop by their site and see want the Mountain Bike King has cooked up for the 2010 season.
Another Angle on 29ers Imagine a skateboard wheel running over a series of 1" bumps. Since the skateboard wheel has a radius of only an inch, the wheel has to move 1" vertically in just 1" of horizontal motion every time it contacts a bump. This is an abrupt change, or high angle of attack has drastic effects on the rider's motion. With a 20" BMX wheel, that same 1" of vertical motion happens over about 4" of forward motion. This turns what was a radical bump into a mild annoyance. Now ride over the bump on a 26" wheel, and you have almost 6" of horizontal distance to spread out the impact. The bump is hardly noticeable. Not only does the bump disturb your riding less, but it also has less effect on your speed. Bigger wheels maintain your momentum. This effect is somewhat similar to that of a suspension fork, except that it happens on all bumps, regardless of suspension fork tuning. Tire pressure changes the effect somewhat, but with the same results regardless of tire size. Since riding off road is normally on less than smooth surfaces, the effect of a larger wheel is constantly enhancing the ride. If both wheels are larger, the effect works on both ends of the bike. On the Fisher 29ers, you'll notice this effect in two ways. First, the bike will ride smoother and more comfortably. Second, the bike will be slightly faster, especially on broken or rough ground.Bigger Wheels Have a Longer Contact Patch The contact patch is the amount of tire you have on the ground at any one time as the wheels goes through its rotation. As The diameter of the wheel increases from 26" to 29", the shape of the contact patch gets longer. The benefits of this are noticeable. For technical climbs, the added length increases traction as the rider can shift their weight more freely without losing pressure on the contact patch. In addition, the increased contact patch length on a 29er benefits the rider when cornering in uneven terrain as the tire will want to stay in contact with an obstacle and not skip over it. Last, in mud, sand or snow, the longer contact patch can help keep the tire on top of the surface as opposed to sinking in and bogging down. Think about snowshoes. They are designed to keep you on top of the snow, where the going is easy.
2010 GIANT XTC 29er 1
Giant Bikes has put together a nice little big wheeled bike for around $2k. The Giant XTC 29er 1 has great looks, built with a 100mm front fork, and a stable platform right out-of-the-box.
Key Upgrades over XtC 29er 2:
- Fox 32 F29 RL-100, 15mm thru-axle, tapered steerer fork
- Shimano Deore crankset, Shimano Deore XT Shadow rear derailleur
- Fi’zi:k Tundra saddle w/ Manganese rails
- Avid Juicy 3 disc brakes
2010 Niner Bikes AIR 9 Carbon
Niner Bikes has stepped up to the plate with some heavy lightweight hitters for the 2010 season. The AIR 9 CARBON is the ulimate 29er and Niner Bikes has set the frame up to run it as a singlespeed or geared mountain bike.
The Air 9 Carbon features Bio-Centric EBB technology and CYA Bottom Bracket system – the most flexible BB/gearing system available. This feature always you to setup your Niner as a singlespeed or geared mountain bike. You can also take advantage of several BB inserts to accommodate your choice of bottom bracket technologies, including the new BB-30 standard.
Frame Geometry and Sizing
- Seat tube length based on EBB in 6'oclock position
- BB drop is with EBB in 6'oclock position
- Head tube length is including internal headset cups
- All geometry based on an 80mm fork. Frame is compatible with 100mm forks
- Seat post is 31.6mm, 410mm length recommended
- Front derailleur clamp is 34.9 HIGH MOUNT (bottom swing) bottom pull
2010 Marzocchi 44 and Niner Bikes
Niner Bikes has secured another exclusive suspension fork for their 2010 W.F.O. 9. The Marzocchi 44 29er fork will have 100-140mm of adjustable ATA travel, an air cartridge, 15mm quick release thru axle, compression, rebound and lockout . The W.F.O. 9 will also feature a tapered head tube designed to accommodate a 1.5” lower race with a 1 1/8” upper, a first for a 29er. The Marzocchi 44 will feature a steerer tube/crown assembly to match. The 2010 Marzocchi 44 will be available through Niner Bikes!
Scott 29er by Origin 8
A very cool frame that is available as a 29er is the Scott 29” by Origin 8. The Origin 8 Scott 29er is a double butted 4130 air-hardened chromoly frame that can be set up as a geared or single speed. Make sure you check it out if you are in search of a new 29er frame.
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