Originally Posted by
redcon1
Of those 2 Canondales, I would definitely go for the 29er. I can't imagine a situation where a 26er Hardtail would be a better choice unless it's a question of a small rider, which of course is the opposite of your case.
Other than that, I don't have any particular knowledge of the Cannondale you posted. Looks like a fairly typical mix of AL frame with basic-level componentry.
My buddy who is also 6'5" was in your same position late last year. He ended up with a Trek Marlin 6 in XXL, got a good deal on a '14 model before the '15s came out. Maybe another choice for you to check out.
Yep. After going to the store and testing out different sizes I decided I was gonna go with the XXL or as some brands call it, Jumbo. And I will also be exclusively looking into 29ers.
Though, for anyone else out there, I'm wondering if Cannondale is any good? I'm shopping locally as this seems like my best bet for closeout deals. Haven't found a deal on Trek or Specialized yet.