tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post3075988452649711104..comments2024-03-20T11:02:58.107+00:00Comments on coastrider: 29er & 29+; Weekend of bicycles-but no cycling...coastkidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06722983165386248189noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-1521730874119208262016-03-31T17:59:38.496+01:002016-03-31T17:59:38.496+01:00Thanks so much. I'm so tired of manufacturers ...Thanks so much. I'm so tired of manufacturers (Hello Schwalbe and Continental!) grossly overestimating tyre width. I'm riding to my local shop shortly to order some Halo Twin Rails.grandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16729345923898282372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-88348423443375590352016-03-31T17:06:33.128+01:002016-03-31T17:06:33.128+01:00Hi grandy, yes they are true to their sizeHi grandy, yes they are true to their sizecoastkidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06722983165386248189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-75724869410861178972016-03-31T11:37:42.189+01:002016-03-31T11:37:42.189+01:00I'm thinking of putting some Halo Twin Rail 29...I'm thinking of putting some Halo Twin Rail 29x2.2 tyres on my Ogre. Do you rate them as being true to width? A true 2.2" wide tyre is as narrow as want to go. grandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16729345923898282372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-38443271302185047142014-03-03T21:25:27.425+00:002014-03-03T21:25:27.425+00:00I guess the main advantage of a 29+ specific frame...I guess the main advantage of a 29+ specific frame over a fatbike is the normal bb width/q factor. If the 100mm doesn't bother you then thats no advantage. I am relatively new to fat biking and the Q factor seems to make my knees hurt a bit. I am hoping I will get used to it and that will stop!?! Cheers. Hamish Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-40009885626139190072014-02-04T07:15:48.963+00:002014-02-04T07:15:48.963+00:00Genesis emailed a friend to say the 29+ frame is n...Genesis emailed a friend to say the 29+ frame is not compatable-should be with the chain lenght, must be tighter than a Pugsley at the yolk, they said their next Caribou will fit them hopefully!,<br />Cannot comment on the Charge, I hope a Maxi turns up at FORTH FAT and we can try my KramPug rear wheel!coastkidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06722983165386248189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-34819668192263511992014-02-03T16:00:58.136+00:002014-02-03T16:00:58.136+00:00re steel frame with 170mm rear , what about the ge...re steel frame with 170mm rear , what about the genesis caribou or charge cooker maxi?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-79771159771266778502014-02-02T23:40:52.861+00:002014-02-02T23:40:52.861+00:00Cant have enough bikes. Thats a God written rule.Cant have enough bikes. Thats a God written rule.nobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01406148600256629429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-6576297730548892542014-02-02T22:31:57.233+00:002014-02-02T22:31:57.233+00:00Peter-you will catchup soon enough!
Surly fan; i ...Peter-you will catchup soon enough!<br /><br />Surly fan; i would not get a Krampus frameset for £140-what i paid for my own 1st Pugsley frame set back via UK Fatbike Forum classifieds.<br />Still have two fatbikes as have my 5" Moonlander!<br />Bikes are more than bikes to cycle, they are a hobbie to tinker with, adapt and change in their theme and role...coastkidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06722983165386248189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-75491147930678737002014-02-02T22:16:05.384+00:002014-02-02T22:16:05.384+00:00So in conclusion, seems you could have saved yours...So in conclusion, seems you could have saved yourself a whole heap of time and money by simply having 1 fatbike and 1 krampus and changing tyres and pressures to suit the terrain and conditions?Surly fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476849574944012036.post-56754145932331500302014-02-02T21:49:49.130+00:002014-02-02T21:49:49.130+00:00I understand the Peugeot. The rest makes my head h...I understand the Peugeot. The rest makes my head hurt.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04634438668580599371noreply@blogger.com