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Old 03-21-12 | 04:52 PM
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From: The Angels
Originally Posted by Medic Zero
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The only place I'd be tempted by a 29er is if someone built an old geometry MTB 29er for me to use as a tourer. Then I'd actually get the benefit from the larger wheels. In city, on my commute? The stop go would make the bigger wheels more work than my 26 inch wheels. If the roads weren't so rough here I'd consider going down to 20" wheels because of all the stop and go.
i bet a 29" tourer would be real comfy, but for loaded-down heavy touring, 26" wheels are THE best choice IMO. shorter spokes=stronger. And 26" tubes/tires/wheels still can be found everywhere.
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