Which modern wheel size will win out?

[coomber]

It's pretty obvious which is better designed for your proportions

All depends on what you like. For me the Rourke is the obvious choice. The same height as HM, I like a racey position more than upright

Mike

A lot of XC rides invert their stems to point downwards to achieve such a position (back breaking!)

 

[cce]

It's pretty obvious which is better designed for your proportions

All depends on what you like. For me the Rourke is the obvious choice. The same height as HM, I like a racey position more than upright

Mike

Except HM is using an ugly high rise stem to achieve a similar bar height to the 29er, so he doesn't get that position.

a frame that doesn't require an ugly stem or mountain of spacers is always more aesthetically pleasing, all other factors being equal

 

[The History Man]

Hence mr zenith being the new owner of the Rourke.

 

[paulswheels]

Re:

I can honestly say that I have no regrets what so ever on thinning some choice 26 bikes, bits, etc. with my 27.5 purchase. It definitely rolls better, handles great and is just a joy to be on. Nothing but smiles and is quite a bit faster and more stable on the downhills as well.
I will soon be looking into a 29er hardtail which I've demo'ed and roll even faster the the 27.5.

 

[THEFALLGUY]

Actually 29ers are rubbish as they are twice as fast for half the effort so you will get fat and unfit if you buy one

 

[JamesM]

Re:

Yep and you have half the fun for half the time!!!

 

[Raging_Bulls]

20" or bust

(seriously considering getting one one, just to give a nice 2-fingered salute to the 29ers on the local trails.)

 

[THEFALLGUY]

Re: Re:

Yep and you have half the fun for half the time!!!