federicomelone Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 i know it's stupid, but i'm looking for feedback..29 or 27,5? i'll eventually buy a new bike, and i've gotten used to 29.
Pulse Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 i know it's stupid, but i'm looking for feedback..29 or 27,5? i'll eventually buy a new bike, and i've gotten used to 29.Then get a 29"There has been loads and loads of discussions around wheel sizes. Do a search
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 It's not about the wheel size. It's all about the geometry of the bike.
Allrounder Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 You have to get what is comfortable to you. But then again the "reason" for a 27'5 is that it is best of both so to speak. So get a niner.
GoLefty!! Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Very much a body geometry vs bike geometry thing with a bit of needing to be with the herd. For shorter riders with large feet a 29 er may not have sufficient front centre whilst allowing the bike to be nimble. Or the bikes too long basically. A 29er will feel more comfy with its less rigid wheels. A 650b will feel more agile due to stiffer wheels and forks
nickelass Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 As you are already comfortable with a 29, you will most likely lean towards that.
NotSoBigBen Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 IMHO should the bike search as mentioned often not be started with what you want to use the bike for and your physical body attributes than what size wheels?
keithbe Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 There's a pretty interesting YouTube video that goes through a somewhat scientific experiment on the three different wheel sizes.Interesting outcome. Not so much the science, rather the discussion at the end by tester and rider...
Long Wheel Base Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 There's a pretty interesting YouTube video that goes through a somewhat scientific experiment on the three different wheel sizes.Interesting outcome. Not so much the science, rather the discussion at the end by tester and rider...Link? or title please. There are so many, would like to watch the same one you mention.
GoLefty!! Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Very much a body geometry vs bike geometry thing with a bit of needing to be with the herd. For shorter riders with large feet a 29 er may not have sufficient front centre whilst allowing the bike to be nimble. Or the bikes too long basically. A 29er will feel more comfy with its less rigid wheels. A 650b will feel more agile due to stiffer wheels and forks
marko35s Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 IMHO should the bike search as mentioned often not be started with what you want to use the bike for and your physical body attributes than what size wheels?Same guy whose previous thread was simply 'full suss or hardtail'.No other details given, he isn't big on details.
GoLefty!! Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 Search the bike radar website for the test. Basically they found no statistical difference between the wheel sizes but the riders were faster on what they were familiar with
RABUBI Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 I have both. 29er to race. converted old 26er to 650 and train with it love both!!
RatherBeMTB Posted April 14, 2015 Posted April 14, 2015 I have both.29er to race.converted old 26er to 650 and train with itlove both!!Lucky guy..
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