Just bought another bike...

[rocknrollgirl]

I own all three wheel sizes. Here are my thoughts:



I went to a 29" Salsa Mamacita hardtail from a 26" Titus RacerX. It was a night and day switch in bikes. The Salsa was too big for me from the start. I am what my LBS guy and friend calls a tweener. Between xs and small. So that being said. The bike never was my perfect fit like the Titus. But I was racing on a team at the time and a deal came through and all the women on the team got them.

The 29er rolled over everything, That being said. I am small. 5'3" and 110 pounds. It was a lot of bike for me to get up to speed. Once it was up to speed, it rolled right along. I raced on it for a few seasons, and it was 'fine"

I finally decided to ask my lbs guy" if you could put me on any bike right now, what would it be?" he said a 27.5. So I measured up my Titus which fit me like a dream, and ordered, sight unseen an XS Giant Lust 27.5.

From the first ride, it was LOVE. It rolls over things beautifully, but has the nimble feel of my Titus. I fell back in love with mt biking.

NOW, that being said. I was on the wrong 29er for ME and I am really on the small side to be on one. I know TONS of women here in NJ, NY and PA, that are riding and racing 29ers and love them. On all trails. Technical, rooty, rocky single track.

So if you felt good on the bike, I am sure you will be happy. Just enjoy it when it comes in. Go roll over some big stuff!

[north woods gal]

Good point. I'm just a bit over 5' 9" with a 32" inseam, so a 29er is a good fit for me. I have no problem getting it up to speed or maneuvering it. Have heard it said, though, that this is not a good choice for smaller riders and I can understand why.