Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted August 3, 2019 Share Doesn't leave much otherDepends on your needs:Enduro: 29erXC: 29erMarathon: 29erStage race: 29erJust riding along: 29erCommuting: 29erTrainer: 29erEgo: 29erImage: 29er.For all the others 27.5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted August 3, 2019 Share Thank youI would stick with a 29'er, you are used to it, 27.5 are not sole purpose ideal for smaller riders, as Emily Batty is an example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted August 3, 2019 Share I seelies...for all the others 26" 27.5 is a voefie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted August 3, 2019 Share Thank you for those of you who did the effort in providing me with some useful info. nonky, cat-i, Dirkitech and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me rida my bicycle Posted August 3, 2019 Share I don't see how it's a length issue. I have seen sort sort people ride 29ers and I have seen really tall people tear it up on 26ers. It more depends on geometry, fit and what you prefer. As for the "fun" factor, the new gen of 29er designs is as fun if not more than 650b. At the end of the day it's all about what you prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porqui Posted August 3, 2019 Share Seriously somebody asks a genuine question oviously not know all that much about mtbking and this is the best you guys can do. nonky, Traveler, cat-i and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off_da_brakes Posted August 3, 2019 Share Why not try and get a loaner 650b wheelset and give them a ride. The best will be whichever you prefer. Others’ opinions are just that. Opinions. Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparki 1 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Thank you for those of you who did the effort in providing me with some useful info.Keen to know what you decided with all the info received. Pls keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted August 4, 2019 Share Thank youI would stick with a 29'er, you are used to it, 27.5 are not sole purpose ideal for smaller riders, as Emily Batty is an example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted August 4, 2019 Share Good idaet. And you can rent bikesWhy not try and get a loaner 650b wheelset and give them a ride. The best will be whichever you prefer. Others’ opinions are just that. Opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted August 4, 2019 Share Will do thanks a lot Keen to know what you decided with all the info received. Pls keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted August 4, 2019 Share OP just a side note. When you reply to a person's post, scroll down to the end of the quote before you start typing - that way your reply will not appear as part of quote. Jako De Wet, Long Wheel Base and Vetplant 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankShaft Posted August 4, 2019 Share 26inch is where it's at ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swany05 Posted August 4, 2019 Share I still have my 26r giant anthem, i ride my 650b with gravel tyres more though. I have had a 29r hard tail which i never should have sold. I did, however, prefer my 26r on tight twisty trails and longer open rides on the 29r. This is all personal preference. Go out and ride all three for a good few kms and then make a decision based on what YOU prefer. Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted August 4, 2019 Share Ride what you like and feel comfortable with.I tested loads of bikes and ended up on 27.5.Most of my rides are in the forest and i didn't like the feel of the big wheels on little jumps. Swany05 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marielou.smith@gmail.com Posted August 4, 2019 Share OP just a side note. When you reply to a person's post, scroll down to the end of the quote before you start typing - that way your reply will not appear as part of quote.Noted Grease_Monkey, Vetplant, Dirkitech and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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