Originally Posted by
GJD1
Hi
Most of my riding is on tarmac trials, although at times cover mountains. I run on semi slicks, 26 inch hard tail, which are fine for the mountains I cycle on. Question. 29er or 27.5 as I need a new bike
I'm 5'8
If most of your riding is on tarmac and you are running slicks, why not look at a big tire road bike, such as a “gravel” or “all road bike? Something that can run bike tires (like 42s)?
Otherwise, I would go with a 29er. IMO, the main reason to go with 27.5 (or 26) with an MTB is for the handeling aspects In technical trail riding.
That is my take on it, anyway.