Hmnmmn.. From the size of things..
Sparta Brad said:
Is the 16" frame comparable to my Small Sp. Epic?
I assume you would recommend the 29er over the 26 even for someone as vertically challenged as myself?
I guess it ultimately comes down to feel. I may take you up on your offer for a test ride.
Hard to say.. There is a 23" effective toptube on the 16" frame. If your current top tube is close to that than you should be OK... or not.
Every 29er I have ridden felt HUGE for the first 10 minutes on it. After that I forgot about everything and enjoyed the +'s : Better traction, Tons of Momentum, Great ground clearance, and the new bike high!
My main mt bike for the last while has been a SS Seven ti bike with a 80mm travel Headshok. This bike should be the last bike I need but..
I just ordered a Cannondale In a Med while I always have ridden a Large.
The Aluminum C-dale rides much rougher than the steel Haro. That is why the 80mm Lefty will be so welcome. From what I can tell 80mm on a 29er is a lot like 110mm on a 26er.
I am doing a singlespeed conversion with an ENO Disc rear hub.
I am pretty exited about spending more time on a 29er. Truth be told if I like it as much as I think that I will than there will be a TI Seven 29er SS in my future.
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