29er vs 26"

[MariusC]

Hi

I am still new to mountain biking

I currently have a Trek 4300 Disc 26"

What would the advantages and disadvantages be of a 29er and also wich one is better.

Thanx

[kosmonooit]

Well you get to have a psychological advantage with a 29er in that you have the latest must-have.

[scotty]

There are a number of posts and polls on this, do a search on "26 vs 29" in search box at the top.

[The expat cyclist]

Powerbalance anyone?

[Tumbleweed]

There are a number of posts and polls on this, do a search on "26 vs 29" in search box at the top.

 

Paging Dr Mergemod, paging Dr Mergemod…

[scotty]

Paging Dr Mergemod, paging Dr Mergemod…

Better do it before exploding BoB sees it

[RiderX]

Hi

I am still new to mountain biking

I currently have a Trek 4300 Disc 26"

What would the advantages and disadvantages be of a 29er and also wich one is better.

Thanx

 

Hi if you're still new to mountain biking then just ride what you currently have and try to learn as much as possible from your current bike.

 

Only when you start to feel that you are comfortable on your bike and have good reasons for why you want to upgrade certain components on the bike, then get the upgrades. Best to ride with experienced fast riders and learn from them to get a feel for this.

[Tumbleweed]

Better do it before exploding BoB sees it

 

I like seeing him blow his top…

[MariusC]

Thanx MariusD

I was just curious to know.

I really enjoy my bike at the moment and try and learn as much as possible about the whole mountain biking enviroment.

[Mlambonja]

I was in the same position not so long ago. I had always been a roadie and wanted to get into mountain biking as well so I looked into the same 29er vs 26er debate (which is very heated) and ended up going with a 26er. I road both and found each wheel size has its own advantages and disadvantages, it depends on the race or riding you doing, but the 26er was more versatile. I think many guys have come to the conclusion that having two bikes is best and I'm sure the bike manufacturers push this idea as well. I still see the pros on TV riding both and they make both go fast so don't worry to much about which bike you end up going with. 95 perecnt comes down to the rider and his/her ability.

 

Enjoy the riding! Getting a mountain bike was one of the best things iv ever done