24 vs 26" wheels

[cappy]

Hey all.

Because my full suspension bike has lifted the bottom bracket height by around 1.5" (when compared to my hardtail), I have been told to give 24" wheels a try (I am 5'7"). Anyone out there care to comment?

I figured that if I reduce my centre of gravity a little, it may improve traction and control (ie agility). Or is it worse for XC/enduro riding?

Cheers

 

[kjf]

if it is for an xc rig, i wouldnt try it.
Just get used to your higher bb? much cheaper too.

 

[big rozy]

a lower centre will help you corner better

but in saying that i'd just get used to the higher bb

 

[6UL DV8]

Did a shop tell you that?

 

[Matt H]

Heck, for enduro and xc don't even consider it. 24"'s make rolling over things a hell of a lot harder and just wouldn't be as efficient

 

[BIG RUSTY]

your full suspension bike should run some sag which drops the bottom bracket when you sit on it.

I had a 24 inch wheel on the back of my dh rig many years ago
(2000 model stab primo) and I would never go there again.
stick to your 26 inch wheels

 

[avablast]

Having gone from full 24"s front and rear, to a 26" front 24" rear set up. I would say in a straightline 26"s are more positive and sure footed. With dual 24's, In rutted corners i could sling my bike around like it was on rails but was a little twitchy and not so positive, but i think its more of a tyre choice and tyre pressure prob. Having gone from a high roller 24" st front to a minion st 26" front. I personally like the 24" rear, because i run and like to run a low seat height and got sick of hearing my tyre hit my seat before it got full travel. Plus i have snapped a seat because of that. Although i ride an A line so i can adjust my geo with the rear shock to suit both set ups.

 

[Viv92]

I've heard that many freerider's use 24 inch rear wheels. Is there something about strength for hucking going on or something?

 

[themountainsrmybackyard]

Hey all.

Because my full suspension bike has lifted the bottom bracket height by around 1.5" (when compared to my hardtail), I have been told to give 24" wheels a try (I am 5'7"). Anyone out there care to comment?

I figured that if I reduce my centre of gravity a little, it may improve traction and control (ie agility). Or is it worse for XC/enduro riding?

Cheers

for xc/enduro?
i wouldnt even consider it... it will just cost you more hard earned peanuts and complicate things unnecessarily.

as stevo says... don't muck with it!

 

[cappy]

Did a shop tell you that?

Sure did. Won't say who it was (not a lbs tho), but I usually check out you blokes first (so thanks for the advice - it's been top notch). Not sure what I can do about the agility thing. Trails here are kinda rocky, sandy and muddy. The rain season hammers the trails and washes away any top soil. I reckon it's a matter of getting used to them - and I am not sure if a tyre selection can help. But thanks to the posts, I am staying clear of 24's.