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A friend is looking at buying his first bike. He rides road bikes and is a pretty strong rider. He has decided he wants a carbon hardtail.
So my question is 26er or 29er?
I ride a 29er, but I still see merits in 26ers. But as new MTB rider, do you advise a 29er for its slightly longer wheelbase and better handling manners? Do you say a 26er so he can really learn how to handle a bike. I personally don't know what to tell him. There's pro's and con's for both.
I know there is always the, go and test ride everything thought, but how many 26 or 29 carbon hardtails are out!! That'll take forever.
What's peoples thoughts. Keep in mind, he is a fairly strong rider who wants a light bike and will probably go up hill fast but descend slower do to lack of technical ability.
So my question is 26er or 29er?
I ride a 29er, but I still see merits in 26ers. But as new MTB rider, do you advise a 29er for its slightly longer wheelbase and better handling manners? Do you say a 26er so he can really learn how to handle a bike. I personally don't know what to tell him. There's pro's and con's for both.
I know there is always the, go and test ride everything thought, but how many 26 or 29 carbon hardtails are out!! That'll take forever.
What's peoples thoughts. Keep in mind, he is a fairly strong rider who wants a light bike and will probably go up hill fast but descend slower do to lack of technical ability.