Sizing onto a 29'r

[HowardSteele]

Ok ...so MOST of you guys have been on 29'rs for a couple of years now...I'm in the process of getting a new bike.So Here's the thing .I have noticed well it looks like some guys switched up and dropped a frame size.Having heard lots of folks regretted this.So from you guys that are actually done a switch and currently riding 29'rs. Give me the bike 26'r make and frame size...what you moved onto 29"R make and frame size and if you are still happy with the choice...PLEASE include the make's of bike as frame sizeing and geometry differ . Thanks H

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Edited January 26, 2014 by howardsteele

[ACM]

26" Silverback Phoenix small to 29er Giant Anthem X small

Very happy with choice

[Mr X]

18" 26er -> 16.5" 29er.

[rad006]

Med to Med, I almost want to go to a large.... So 1 size smaller is not always the case...

[Neg]

I had a 26er anthem 18. then bought a DS Anthem 29er medium (18). Sold it and got an HT XTC 29er Large (20) The XTC is a MUCH better fit.... i have a more "racy" fit and my lower back pain is gone. not sure if the HT has anything to do with it but i feel MUCH more comfy and have allot more control over the Medium Anthem.

 

me 2c worth

[Karakoram]

Depends on the bicycle brand, I guess. MEDIUM Momsen steel 29er frame has virtually the same dimensions of my LARGE Silverback Segma 29er frame. Dial in your body dimensions on the bike fit calculator page (see http://www.competitivecyclist.com/Store/catalog/fitCalculatorBike.jsp) and work from recommended results. Most bicycle brands also publish a bike-fit guide.

[Musketeer]

Scott Large 26" to Giant XL 29". The Giant's Large was just a tad smaller than what I was used to on the Scott..... thusfar happy with the choice