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BareNecessities
Hi,
I've got a Singular Swift 29er (orange, mark 1). I bought the frame second hand and built it up with some new (but cheap) 29er wheels (cup and cone bearing, not terribly wide rims). I've never much liked the wheels and am going to treat myself to something better. So far I'm thinking this:
http://www.hopetech.com/product/hope-tech-xc-pro-4/
Question is should I go 29er or 27.5? Bike is fully rigid and I'd like some more comfort. But will 27.5 change my geo much?
Or alternatively (considering the bike is rigid and I weigh approx 15 stone/95kg) should I go with these:
http://www.hopetech.com/product/hope-tech-enduro-pro-4/#tech
For added strength with a weight penalty. Also not sure if to get 29 or 27.5
Riding will be nothing too strenuous. Toe paths, muddy lanes, maybe Swinley forest once in a while. Not exactly extreme MTBing.
Most likely going with J bend spokes, never much liked straight pull spokes. Are they any better (strength wise)?
Standard QR front and rear but I believe I can convert a front Hope Hub to bolt thru at a later date (should I choose to get new forks).