29'er

[dsnook]

howdy folk's, not sure if this should be here or in off topic, but I am talking about hunting, so....Anyone out there use a 29'er style mountain bike for their hunting vehicle? I hunt in an area where there are road closures and biking in is a good way to cover some ground. Since the roads can be powdered pumice I'm thinking the floatation of the wide tires on the 29'ers would be good. I have just never road one, so I'm wondering if pedal effort is a bunch more than a typical mountain bike.

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[Vince]

Great question but since I don't ride a push bike I have no idea.

I'm going to keep an eye on this one as I'm curious. I'm sure some of our pedal power, Guy, aficionados will be along soon to answer your query.

Vince


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[Anonymous]

I hunt occasionally with a 29" mountain bike and a BoB Ibex trailer...it's really good way to hunt in non-motorized areas that have established trail systems like logging/mining roads or atv trails for non-hunting use.

A 29" bike pedals just like a 26" bike due to gearing. Mine is actually geared lower than my 26" was and I have no trouble pulling heavy loads on the trailer. You will break traction on the rear wheel before you run out of "torque" on the pedals. The big advantage to a 29" is that it rolls over stuff like rocks and roots much easier than a 26"... I've had mine since 2011 and I'll never ride a 26" mountain bike again.

Your question sounds a little like you're talking about a "fat bike" with extra wide tires- I've only ridden one briefly but on hard ground it is tougher to pedal due to rolling resistance from big squishy tires but on soft ground they go like crazy. I was riding on a snowmachine trail with 4" of fresh powder and it rolled right along. I'd take one for a test ride first- not for everyone but certainly an interesting concept.

 

[Guy Miner]

There ya go. I ride pretty much daily, but can't beat hodgeman's statement.

I've little experience with either a 29" mountain bike or a fat-tire bike. LOTS of happy experience with a regular 26" mountain bike which I use often in the Cascades.

Regards, Guy