Pieter the Batman Posted November 25, 2016 Share Hi fellow hubbers, I have a budget of R5000 for a Mountain Bike. I see a couple of ±R5000 entry level 29ers and medium / high end 26ers (older bikes). I weigh 110kg and I found that there is a HUGE differance between entry and high end front shock responses especially on technical rides. So my choice would largely be affected by front shock.... or should it? Brakes and shifters also plays a role when riding competative.... What would you suggest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted November 25, 2016 Share I would say go for the higher spec 26er. Not only will the parts and shock provide a better ride but the weight difference will also help on the hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter the Batman Posted November 25, 2016 Share Tx.I agree. My gut is 26er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0KER Posted November 25, 2016 Share Definitely higher spec 26er, once you've ridden for a while and you have the basic skills and fitness down to a T you can decide whether you want to invest in a bigger bike or not. I am 6ft4 and I ride a 26er and I cope just fine. If I were riding competitively I would consider bigger wheels but with budget and quality in mind the 26er works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter the Batman Posted November 25, 2016 Share Tx Joker. I am sure thats the way to go, wanted to confirm. Tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted November 25, 2016 Share At 110 kilos you really shouldn't be worried about weight. You should find out which one survived a higher impact test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter the Batman Posted November 25, 2016 Share Lol JKK, I used to weigh 140.... imagine the frame crushing.. my reason for not going older carbon, but I will do some riding, loose the kg's and save my ride! JKK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted November 25, 2016 Share I'm always in the minority in this debate but I'll continue valiantly with this noble cause I was in almost exactly the same situation and chose the 26er according to general hub advice 6 months later I bought a 29er To date I strongly feel that the better specced 26er option is the worst advice I have ever gotten on thehub PS - The reason the better specced 26er cost the same as a lower specced 29er is because despite all the better specs its not a better bike... Edited November 25, 2016 by Skubarra Bat, brumby and JXV 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxstir Posted November 25, 2016 Share I'm always in the minority in this debate but I'll continue valiantly with this noble cause I was in almost exactly the same situation and chose the 26er according to general hub advice 6 months later I bought a 29er To date I strongly feel that the better specced 26er option is the worst advice I have ever gotten on thehub PS - The reason the better specced 26er cost the same as a lower specced 29er is because despite all the better specs its not a better bike... That is such a loaded responsewhat defines a better bike.Remember that frame geometry play's more of a role in determining a bikes character than wheel size..you can have a terrible 29er too... Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter the Batman Posted November 25, 2016 Share It seems like an option to save up for the better spec 29er... re sale of the 26er will cost me money in the end as well... Bat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted November 25, 2016 Share Pieter, how tall are you? I ask because I am 1.87 and although I thoroughly enjoyed riding my old 26er, When I finally bought a 29er, I felt much more confident on it brumby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter the Batman Posted November 25, 2016 Share I am 1.86. Looking at a Titan on the hub for R5000, reasonable spec and something i think will serve the purpose... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin PJ Posted November 25, 2016 Share I ride 26 and 29 regularly. I would say if you ride slow (less than 15 k/h average) get the high end 26 er. If you are faster (18 to 20 plus) get the 29 er. You won't lose money on the 26 er if you buy one second hand. The discount is already built it with a second hand bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skubarra Posted November 25, 2016 Share That is such a loaded responsewhat defines a better bike.Remember that frame geometry play's more of a role in determining a bikes character than wheel size..you can have a terrible 29er too... I am sure there are many great scientific reasons why 26ers are better or wheelsize actually makes no difference, I based my response entirely on my own experience and anecdotes of others I ride with. Also on the fact that I barely see any 26ers at events nowadays, I would take the 29er and upgrade over time (if the OP likes mtb'ing the R5K is only the start of his spending anyway and if not the 29er will be easier to sell ) Bat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted November 25, 2016 Share I can NEVER EVER remember his name but there is A Hubber that always says and I quote " Ride whatever the Hell you feel like , skill and fitness trump wheels size 24/7" AND he is right! Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodbadugly Posted November 25, 2016 Share thishttps://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/222116-specialized-carve-pro-29er-175/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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