As far as tires go I've been told that the larger in diameter the easier they are to change. That does bring up one question though. With 29"er stuff being so "New", are they all Presta type tubes, or are they Schrader type? I have seen both, and on a mix of both upper end bikes and on bottom of the barrel quality bikes.
tergal - I appreciate the welcome! I am definitely wanting to visit Australia here one day! I get immigration E-mails periodically from your brother country. I would be mightily tempted if i had a solid work/industry sponsor!
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