confused MTBer needs help!

[trohos]

Hello

 

I need some opinions, please! Ι 'm in a dillema.

 

I  think of my new mtb. I 'm a fan of 26" (but first of all a mtb fun) and in the past i have buy an all new full suspension xc frame+rear shock and i already have stem+handlebar to build my new bike. Before some years a faced knees problem so i need something smooth (safety first!).

 

My price range is about 1500euro, and the track  i ride most, consist of steep dirt road (10-25% gradient) and hiking trails uphill and downhill. My dillema is what is better for me, a lightweight 26" full suspension or a better roll 29" hardtail bike? I have heard many good words for the 29" hardtail climb and descent ability and as i say i need something smooth.

 

I'm confused because in the past we have the gram war, how now a much heavier 29" bike is better from a 26" wheel for steep climb in the same price range? Also i don't think of 27.5".

 

Thanks in advance.

[Heel Drop]

i 25% gradient maybe you just need some solomons

[trohos]

i 25% gradient maybe you just need some solomons

I live here what to do? : )

[Heel Drop]

I am no expert on downhill but 26 ers in SA is like blackberry and Nokia

[bologniusmaximus]

I am no expert on downhill but 26 ers in SA is like blackberry and Nokia

 

Nokia is back though... not that that means much.

[Allrounder]

That new nokia 500 looks good...

 

Just saying

[GLuvsMtb]

Hi Trohos

 

What is the availability of 26" tyres, rims, forks, etc. in Greece? In SA these items are getting scarcer and scarcer by the week (we are 29" mad here). Wheel size is not the decider when it comes to ride quality and enjoyment. If the bikes are similarly specced (same shifters, brakes, fork, etc.) and there is sufficient availability of 26" components, take the Dual Suspension bike. If the Hardtail is better specced than the Dual Sus, take the better specced bike.