New Bike Advice Please :)

[TigerMom]

My main thought is that these are 2 totally different bikes. One is a 27.5 and the other is a 29'er. When you go downhill and make turns, which feels more comfortable. Even though the Trek is not out yet, you really should demo a 27.5 vs. a 29er going uphills and downhills, not in a flat parking lot. They should feel different.

If you still cannot decide and both of them "feel the same" to you, then I would pick based on color.

[Irulan]

You don't say your size, but based on my experience as a coach, smaller women are not loving their 29ers. Fit is foremost.

[DirtGirl]

Hi guys, thanks for your replies, unfortunetly I haven't had a chance to demo either, Giants next demo in my area isn't until November. I'm 167cm tall so from what I've read I should be ok with the 29ers. I had a look at the giant instore today and the paint work in UGLY

I think I'm going to go with the Trek, I've taken a mates bike for a few rides with 29ers and managed it ok. I'm hoping once it hit Aussie shores my LBS will have a Demo model.

[rocknrollgirl]

I have posted several long rants about my love of my 27.5 on this forum. I had a 29er and went to 27.5. Best move I ever made. Three women in my area that are all top level racers just ditched their 29er's and went to 27.5. I think you should consider it. The 27.5 is a dream.

[Irulan]

My new Intrigue is 27.5 and I love it.

[rocknrollgirl]

Yep, they are awesome....

[crc]

I am 5'2 and feel overwhelmed by at 29er. While it is a little more work to get over some of the big stuff, I feel like I have a lot more control with the smaller wheels. I mean it is all a matter of personal preference so make sure you try everything out before you buy.