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The great 29er vs. 26er tire debate, MythBuster style

Seems to me that it's only 26 inch wheel stalwarts that feel the need to test which wheel platform is faster. Those who ride 29ers don't seem to need such tests. They just know that the bigger wheels are better. It's all in the way they feel.

There are some great 26 inch bikes out there and for some applications like freeriding and downhill, still very necessary. But for most cross country riders, it's only a matter of time until they make the switch.

I could go on, but this video is more about the entertainment factor than the actual debate. The one thing that it does highlight is that there has yet to be a test that would actually validate either platform.

What are we testing for again, anyway?

No wonder Americans are so fat!

I have to say, that I have a physically angry reaction when I see shit like this. It makes me sick!

Check it out at MSNBC...stolen from Fritz at Cyclelicious.

IMBA's got a blog

Yup. Just noticed it when I went to renew my membership. (Suddenly had a nagging feeling after I wrote this post).

Looks like it's just getting started...so go on over and give it some love. Lots of stuff from the Trail Care Crew.

It's called On the Trail with IMBA.

Have you paid your trail maintenance dues yet this season?

No I'm not just talking about paying your membership dues to IMBA and your local IMBA affiliate (e.g. MORE). You all do that, right? ;-) I'm talking about getting out there and volunteering for an actual honest-to-goodness trail maintenance day.

Ok...I'm no saint here. Truth be told, yesterday was the first time I ever did a trail maintenance day...and I've been riding for years.

So what got me out there yesterday? Guilt. I tell you what, it's a powerful motivator.