Advice on Mtn Bike Purchase - 29er or 26 ??

NW Cyclist

2011-03-18

Thanks to Everyone who commented on the question of 29er vs 26 in Mtn Bike,
appreciate the feedback, looks like 29er is the way to go for what I want to
do.

Cheers
JD

On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 9:10 PM, Ian Mastenbrook
wrote:

> 29er all the way. I will not ride a 26 inch bike after riding my new 29er.
> People say they aren't good for technical stuff, but I've always been fine.
> Get a Gary Fisher 29er with Genesis 2.0 geometry.
>
> On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 11:19 AM, NW Cyclist wrote:
>
>> Hey OBRA
>>
>> I'm in the market for a new mountain bike and have been looking at either
>> a standard 26 or 29 inch hardtail. I've read some stuff
>> online regarding the technical differences but I'm interested in hearing
>> from folks with real experience riding & racing both types of bikes,
>> comparing the ride quality, handling, etc, etc ( anything else you want to
>> discuss wrt 29er vs 26inch mtn bikes)
>>
>> I like to ride cross country, single track, nothing too technical, and I
>> do some some of the local mtn bike races including the short track series.
>>
>> Thanks Much for you help.
>>
>> Give me your thoughts off-list please
>>
>> JD
>>
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> *-Ian Mastenbrook*
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NW Cyclist

2011-03-17

Hey OBRA

I'm in the market for a new mountain bike and have been looking at either a
standard 26 or 29 inch hardtail. I've read some stuff
online regarding the technical differences but I'm interested in hearing
from folks with real experience riding & racing both types of bikes,
comparing the ride quality, handling, etc, etc ( anything else you want to
discuss wrt 29er vs 26inch mtn bikes)

I like to ride cross country, single track, nothing too technical, and I do
some some of the local mtn bike races including the short track series.

Thanks Much for you help.

Give me your thoughts off-list please

JD