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[DaleE]

arendoog, on 03 February 2012 - 10:41 , said:

you are not the biggest rider,so weight plays a role here.I would go for a 26 dual suss or a 29 HT

Thanks. Did try a 29HT but didn't like it .... found the advantage in weight and climbing ability was more than off-set by the loss of comfort and speed on the flats.

[majestic]

My smaller friends feel the same as you do, I however am 1.92 and love the feel of the bigger bike. No one glove fits all.

[TZmtb]

Ricky Bobby, on 03 February 2012 - 05:51 , said:

DaleE. Let me put it another way. How much do you weigh? If you are above say 86kg don't be bothered about the weight of the bike since the extra kg's wont really make a difference and cutting beer from your diet will save you loads and loads of ZARS and reduce your weight. If you weigh less than 70kg's go for the lighter one. My personal yard stick so no science or anything involved there so spare me the flaming. I moved from a light 26" HT Spez to a 29" Niner RIP 9 and in all honesty I'm more comfortable on the heavier bike and the increase in weight is not that noticeable. I weigh a beefy 91kg's and do mostly the type of riding you do (ie long hours in the saddle, hence comfort is king). First and foremost find out what works for you and buy accordingly.

2.3 kg is a massive difference no matter how much you weigh. The OP would not repeat his 3:10 Argus carrying an extra 2.3 kg.
Both bikes are full sus so will be more comfortable than your HT anyway.
For the same money go for the lighter bike every time if both are dual suss. And don't stress about wheel size.

[Eldron]

DaleE, on 04 February 2012 - 06:01 , said:

The 26'er is a 2011 model and last one in the shop, so selling it off at a huge discount .... and that's why its at the same price point as the ally bike.
Have shopped around a bit ... price on the 29'er are on par with similar spec'ed bikes from other brands.

In this particular instance I would say "take the 26 - it's a great deal". In general I would say for the same price buy a 29er.