the Mountain biking thread.

[Tony]

I thought you might have asked. The 29" wheel is more aimed at the rider who rides fire trails and wants to get up the hills faster. You loose alot of agility so if you more into the down part and the trail gets fairly technical you will find it harder to navigate the bike. I have ridden afew 29'r bikes and being a DH'r i really dont like them. But everyone is different. Wbley Cycles have test bikes in both wheel sizes you can take out for a ride in actual trails. Have you wirked out where you are going to ride?

[BoxerDan]

Will be riding in the hills at the back of mundaring/kalamunda, goat farm and john forrest mainly.
Might have to check out wembley cycles this weekend...Also pretty keen on the specialized enduro comp too.

[CDR RA]

I all mountain ride and my personal preference is a 29er after coming off a 26. But it is a personal thing. I am over 6" tall so don't find any issue with any loss of agility. Rolls over obstacles easier and has more corner grip. Just generally enjoying riding it more than I did my 26er.