Singlespeed - 26 or 29er?

[thegeneral]

After way way to much research, I have narrowed my singlespeed search down to the Redline Monocog. But now I have to decide between a good deal on a second hand 26" or a brand new 29er. I have had hardtails of both wheel sizes in the past and pretty much favoured the 26", hence the 29er was sold.

However, everything I have read tends to point towards the 29er as bike of choice for singlespeed riding. Since I am new to the whole singlespeed scene, I am stuck.

Are 29ers that much better for singlespeed riding?

Which size wheel should I go for in regards to the type of riding I will be doing which will be just local single track and some general bush bashing shenanigans.

 

[ray]

I have a SS 29er, love it, goes well, personal choice though so can't offer much to you, it does ride well for single gear though..

Ray

 

[Ultra Lord]

Look at the type of trails you'l be riding and your riding style. I got a 26'' ss because I jump alot and rode alot of tech trails (before menia got shut down :mmph. Mainly I just wanted the stronger wheels.

I reckon the best thing you can do is just pick whichevers cheaper and just ride the bloody thing haha, people get way to caught up on whats under them.