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Thank you sir. Is there a reason why the preference for the larger size? Also jumping on 29s seems strange to me, coming from a BMX background, but always happy to be educated!
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At 6ft 29ers (and a size large) make sense. Everything in scale and proportion with the rider. And the terrain being so much more irregular than that used with a BMX means that the stability of longer, lower, slacker bikes with big wheels that eat up holes, root carpets, rock gardens and carry speed better between sections means more speed and more fun.
If you look at all the tall pro riders very few (maybe none) above 5'8" are on 27.5". And those shorter than that are riding mullet setups. Personal preference dictates what you will buy but 29ers are probably the way forward. -
I’ve ridden bmx for years and got my first mountain bike about 18 months ago. I got talked into a 29er because it would be quicker and roll over stuff better, which I agree, it was, but that wasn’t what I wanted. Jumping it felt like I was just along for the ride. I think 29er is great of you want to stay on the ground and go fast. I wanted something playful that I could have fun on and whip around easily. I’ve recently got a new 27.5 bike and it suits my riding style much better. I’d try and have a go on a couple of different bikes if you can
t_w
Dry
Large
Also 27.5? Non!