Here's a list of search results on 'coker AND 29-er': -
http://tinyurl.com/4rr3y
loads of good perspectives there.
I've used a 29-er, and they're superb (way better IMO than a 28"). A
29-er is a 28" uni with a fat tyre.
Never used a Coker, but, if I lived in a place with big, safe, open
roads, I think I'd be well up for getting one.
Here's a summary of pros/cons of coker vs. 29-er.
Coker- good for distance, speed; wheel has loads of momentum so it's
'point it and go', when it's cruising there's little wobble or need for
constant adjustment.
Negatives are lack of manouverability- they can be dodgy/dangerous on
crowded roads and I wouldn't ride one on pavements (sidewalks). Wheel
fragility issues with the standard rim. Only one tyre available and it
costs around £50.
29-er- good for medium distance, more manouverable than the Coker,
easier to get on and off, lighter, more transportable, more tyre
options.
Negatives- it's not a Coker
My main tip for 29-ers from riding them a lot is to not necessarily
stick to the conventional wisdom of 5" cranks on a 29-er. Get a set of
150's instead, these will knock down the learning curve as they'll give
it the feel of a 'big 24"', as well as being good for off-road/rough
terrain, and making steep hills more feasable.
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