The MTBer Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 I am 1.9m and riding a XL 29er, I can't see myself on a 27.5... If you are short go 27.5 you won't make a mistake, but if you are as tall as I am I would consider 29er.
Mr X Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Type of riding is karoo to coast and longer distances. I generally go slow over rocks cause i am scared 29er
Vetseun Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 I am 165 cm and going to buy a new merida bike. Only thing i am debating is whether to take the 27.5 or the 29. Any advice?29er
Vetseun Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Thanks a lotI own all 3. Without trying to spoil your plans. The 29er is just different to me. but please take note Im 1.75m. Test ride each bike first. It is worth the effort The MTBer 1
Ckk Posted January 3, 2014 Author Posted January 3, 2014 I own all 3. Without trying to spoil your plans. The 29er is just different to me. but please take note Im 1.75m. Test ride each bike first. It is worth the effort I'll do that, thanks.
Ckk Posted January 3, 2014 Author Posted January 3, 2014 Can you hire 29er's at groenkloof? I know at cycle lab fourways they have a test track but that makes me nervous because all the staff stares at you while you ride
Vetseun Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Can you hire 29er's at groenkloof? I know at cycle lab fourways they have a test track but that makes me nervous because all the staff stares at you while you rideIgnore them, they are jealous The MTBer 1
Vetseun Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 (edited) All jokes aside. Ride each one. Find your poison. The pro girls are tiny, most of them are on 29ers.Its personal choice.Just remember. You have to ride itEnjoy! Edited January 3, 2014 by Vetseun
Ckk Posted January 3, 2014 Author Posted January 3, 2014 All jokes aside. Ride each one. Find your poison. The pro girls are tiny, most of them are on 29ers.Its personal choice.Just remember. You have to ride itEnjoy! That sounds like the best advice so far. Thanks a lot Nats mtb 1
Vetseun Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 That sounds like the best advice so far. Thanks a lotLekker!
kosmonooit Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Can you hire 29er's at groenkloof? Yes you can, they have some Spez. Although I have never ridden a 29er, I now have 2 x 650b and loving them, I am 172cm. Use them for marathons / events and have a 26" AM for snappy messing around at Groenies etc, also ride a 26" mtb pavement warrior just about every day for transport and training.
Ckk Posted January 3, 2014 Author Posted January 3, 2014 Yes you can, they have some Spez. Although I have never ridden a 29er, I now have 2 x 650b and loving them, I am 172cm. Use them for marathons / events and have a 26" AM for snappy messing around at Groenies etc, also ride a 26" mtb pavement warrior just about every day for transport and training. Great. Will go there tomorrow and try one out. Maybe i can decide and then monday go out and buy my bike.
I am not SomeBloke Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Type of riding is karoo to coast and longer distances. I generally go slow over rocks cause i am scared Then you want a 29er with a dropper post. RockCoach 1
Guest Smimby Posted January 3, 2014 Posted January 3, 2014 Your wheel size should be determined more by the type of riding you want to do, not your height. That is not the big companies are saying. And being tall I feel lots more comfortable on 29er Lots of companies recommend 27.5 up to 6" the 29er The MTBer 1
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