Entry level conundrum

[tinusm]

Hi guys.

 

I am posed with a bit of a problem.

 

I am looking at buying a entry level MTB.

The plan is to ride once during the week and then over the weekends. Then doing at least one fun ride (about 10km) every 2 months.

 

I am about 1.7 tall. (Read short).

 

I have been looking at the Axis A60 (26'') hydraulic disc brakes or the Trek Marlin (29'') with mechanical disc brakes.

 

The issue now is... do i go for a 26'' with better specs or for a 29'' and maybe look to upgrade components later.

 

Alternatively the secondhand market is a entirely different prospect, but it does come down to the same question 29'' / 650b small frame (not too common for a good price) or a 26'' with reasonable specs (because everyone seems to be selling them to upgrade to 29'')?

 

Please help?

[Skubarra]

Doesn't really matter, if you like the sport you are going to upgrade buy a better bike within a year anyway...

 

But in my very biased opinion - the slightly better specs won't make up for the smaller wheels, and when you upgrade within a year you will be sitting with the same problem all those other people trying to flog their 26ers are sitting with now.

 

Edit - seems I might be misunderstood

Edited February 20, 2014 by Skubarra

[porqui]

For your riding wheel size will not matter but better components will be a plus - you will never upgrade. If the bug does bite get the right bike for the type of riding you do.

[Longbarn Killer]

Judging by your size, you should go 650b. There are plenty of options out there for entry level bikes. Titan, Momsen, Merida all have good priced bikes.

[geemobee]

AL651 .... CWCycles

 

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