CHRISTIAAN101 Posted March 14, 2014 Share So this is it. I am currently on my Cotic Soul 26" but i have decided to move onto bigger things.The Cotic handles very very nice on the techncal single track (Jonkershoek).My type of riding is weekend Jonkershoek and also longer 50km+ distance with2-3 day stage races.I am looking at replacing with hardtail or full suspension bike.So the question is keeping in mind that I like having fun on the trails.Do I go for 27.5" or 29" and which brand and model would suit me ?My height = 1.78mAny advice welcome Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogusOne Posted March 14, 2014 Share Ride both and decide which one YOU like.... I ride a 29er and feels the wheels are still too small. Li Mu Bai 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted March 14, 2014 Share Go with whatever suits your style of riding, there is no real right or wrong answer unfortunately. BogusOne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted March 14, 2014 Share I have a 29er GIANT Anthem x but had the pleasure of taking a S-WORKS Spez Carbon 26er up Meerendal a few weeks ago and I tell u it was awesome. Got back onto my 29er and it started feeling like big ship so I think (and this is only for me personally) that I would now opt for a 27.5 = best of both worlds ?? But like the guys say it really depsnds on YOU and YOUR style of riding. Have fun out there.... Oh I forgot to mension that both bikes were softails (I am 1.75m and I felt too big for the 9er and too small for the 26er - but now I'm just being biast) GIANT works for me matey Edited March 14, 2014 by Nick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevief Posted March 14, 2014 Share You same height as me iride 29er hard tail and DS but from your riding (jonkerhoek etc) i reckon a Trance 27.5 would be nice for you and suit you otherwise hop on a SPez Camber 29er and see what that feels like. Brogue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brogue Posted March 14, 2014 Share You same height as me iride 29er hard tail and DS but from your riding (jonkerhoek etc) i reckon a Trance 27.5 would be nice for you and suit you otherwise hop on a SPez Camber 29er and see what that feels like. +1 That 27.5 Trance 2 is an evil machine, it makes me wanna spend money I don't have on a bike I don't "need" . Edited March 14, 2014 by Brogue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leona Posted March 14, 2014 Share i think there might be a specialized 'test the best' this weekend at jonkershoek? don't quote me tho Capricorn and BogusOne 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISTIAAN101 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Thanks guys Yes I do believe testing is the best way to get the feel. I do like the Camber. The other bikes that looks interesting: Pyga onetenRocky mountain InstinctTrek Fuel Let the testing begin !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogusOne Posted March 14, 2014 Share i think there might be a specialized 'test the best' this weekend at jonkershoek? don't quote me tho You are correct leona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted March 14, 2014 Share +1 That 27.5 Trance 2 is an evil machine, it makes me wanna spend money I don't have on a bike I don't "need" . You won't be sorry, I love it more then the 26" version I had. So much of goodness Brogue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brogue Posted March 14, 2014 Share You won't be sorry, I love it more then the 26" version I had. So much of goodness STOPPIT Lucifer Caerus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniax Posted March 14, 2014 Share It's the Friday thread! Haha. Get a road bike. Issue solved. Edit: seriously though. Check the multitude of 27.5vs29 threads. All the info you'll ever (or never) need. Edited March 14, 2014 by Maniax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertorro Posted March 14, 2014 Share How about a Cotic Rocket? I can testify it is bucket loads of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banna Posted March 14, 2014 Share So this is it. I am currently on my Cotic Soul 26" but i have decided to move onto bigger things.The Cotic handles very very nice on the techncal single track (Jonkershoek).My type of riding is weekend Jonkershoek and also longer 50km+ distance with2-3 day stage races.I am looking at replacing with hardtail or full suspension bike.So the question is keeping in mind that I like having fun on the trails.Do I go for 27.5" or 29" and which brand and model would suit me ?My height = 1.78mAny advice welcome Thanks Or...... keep the Cotic as your sunday play bike and buy a 29'r as your xc/marathon/stage racing machine. This way you can start building on your bike collection.... the n+1 formula ring a bell.... BogusOne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogusOne Posted March 14, 2014 Share I would love one of these puppies but nou ja dreams are good friends I guess.... http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Rr1xHBOo7Dg/Udss4bOYw7I/AAAAAAAAEZk/jVv04O7mvGI/s1600/photo+(18).JPG nathrix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre Posted March 14, 2014 Share i think there might be a specialized 'test the best' this weekend at jonkershoek? don't quote me tho I think Sauser might be there as well if I'm not mistaken... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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