new bike upgrade

[ecotech84]

Hi guys

I currently have a 2010 schwinn mesa elite that I want to upgrade. Now im not sure if I must stay with 26inch but upgrade to a full suspension or get a 29er hardtail or full suspension. Your opinions will be helpful

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

only question - what type of riding do you like to do?

[Amberdrake]

Also budget will have lots to do with suggestions

[ecotech84]

I do trail riding . Im wanting to do some stage races next year. Im looking at getting the bike financed but below R20 000

[GrantRH]

Speshy camber, maybe the 2013 edition.

[Amberdrake]

Camber very good value for money at that price point. But you will need to do upgrades along the way.

[Motard660]

Why stay with 26er if decent set of tyres becoming a serious problem. You simply can't get

[ians H2Sport]

I agree with Spez Camber. Go see the Standers at Concept Cyclery in Shelly beach

[ecotech84]

What upgrades would I have to do ?

what are the silverback 29er full suspension like ?

[Mada3400]

wait and get a giant stance!

[Louis for real]

Why stay with 26er if decent set of tyres becoming a serious problem. You simply can't get

i hate this ^, i love my 26" on the other hand.

[Vangar]

wait and get a giant stance!

 

This man has a point. Also there is a new Silverback slider on the way. Might be worth waiting to check those out.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

wait and get a giant stance!

No disagreement here... reckon the stance will be a very good value offering.

 

 

[ecotech84]

But isn't the stance a 650b ?

What is the difference between a 29er and a 27.5 " ?

[Rocket-Boy]

But isn't the stance a 650b ?

What is the difference between a 29er and a 27.5 " ?

CanOfWorms.open = true

You will probably get a mixed bag of responses to that question.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Only difference - wheel size. 275 is (unfortunately, thanks to local distributor short sightedness) outpacing 26" ito tyre choices, but only locally.

 

Essentially, it all comes down to what you ride. And how you ride. Wheel size should be the last concern, after geometry, travel, etc etc.