BigUgly

In these parts there are lots of rocks, roots, logs, and hills and I hear the 29" wheels roll over this stuff alot easier. I am closer to 50 then 30 and want a more pleasant riding experience. Last summer, I was averaging one endo a ride. I don't mind the endos and I learned how to fall (hit & roll) but I don't know how much longer my body will be able to take that kind of punishment before it says I need to stop riding. I enjoy the trails too much to let that happen. I know my skills could probably improve to reduce the endos but I don't have the time to put in to make that happen because I have 3 kids that are all involved in sports year round. I look at bike riding as a life extender. I see many older people on the rail trails putzing along happily on their bikes and I want to be one of them older people that can still be very active in my 70s (if I can make it that far). Call it a middle aged thing but I see friends I grew up with having a hard time in their 40s getting in and out of chairs and their cars and I don't want to fall into that category. It appears and from what I hear from guys in their 80s that things start going wrong health wise in your 70s and if you can make it through your 70s your lucky. I don't want my body telling me to stop when my mind says I must keep going. Since the 29er supposed to roll easier over the technical features of the trails I figure I can cut down on the wear and tear being put on my body and can remain on the trails for a lot longer.