26er for an existing 24 owner - Quick answers needed!

[MadFurai]

Originally Posted by Myotheruniisakrisholm

My real worry is that if I buy a 26er I wont get the instant torque you can get on a 24. My other worry is that it will be too similar to my 24 and will be a redundant purchase (no matter how much I can save on 26er tyres).

Did you have 150 cranks on your 24? If you want the same torque on a 26, then get 160 or 165 cranks. This will make it feel very similar to a 24. I would agree that having both a 24 and a 26 is somewhat redundant. That's why I sold my 24 as soon as I bought the 26. However, if you had 150s on the 24 and want a different feel with the 26, then use 150s on the 26 as well. This will give you a little more speed, although initially you will lose some torque/control. It doesn't take long to get used to the new ratio, though.

[Myotheruniisakrisholm]

Originally Posted by UniTographer

But it sounds like you've already talked yourself in to the 26er. Having been 15 once, I say go for it and have fun!

How did you guess?

So a 26er is worth it if a 29er wont do? I just don't want to lay down 255 quid for something that I "already have" - if you get what I mean. If a 26er rolls noticably better, 255 quid (and the joy of having two unis) better, then i'll get one - if not then it's back to the drawing board.

[Fatlazypig]

I think you'll be surprised by what you can manage on a 29

I did the same started with 20 then 24
Next uni was the schlumpf and got 26. But now, kindof wish I made it a 29

A bit too close to the 24 in feel

Having borrowed a 29, they're a hoot

The truth is don't sweat it. Get a 26 this year and 29 next or other way around

YCNHTMU

[UniTographer]

Originally Posted by Fatlazypig

I think you'll be surprised by what you can manage on a 29

I did the same started with 20 then 24
Next uni was the schlumpf and got 26. But now, kindof wish I made it a 29

A bit too close to the 24 in feel

Having borrowed a 29, they're a hoot

The truth is don't sweat it. Get a 26 this year and 29 next or other way around

YCNHTMU

Everything he said.

Everyone's encouraging you to go for the 29er, but you really want a 26. You can play with crank sizes on the 26 to make it "more different" than the 24. Come back to the 29er later, no big deal.

As you said yourself - you can always sell one of your unis and buy a different one. Maybe you'll find that the 26 makes your 24 obsolete, or maybe you'll find that you like them both. Either way you'll wind up buying a 29er eventually. And a 36, and ...

[Myotheruniisakrisholm]

Originally Posted by UniTographer

Everyone's encouraging you to go for the 29er,

I know, I know.
If I could, I would ride a 29er but it wouldn't be possible currently.

I'm going muniing this sunday so i'll have a think then (about a 26er). I'll post here if I have any more queries.