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29er Learning Curve

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#1 ·
Heading to Moabs for a few day with a couple friends and we're going to rent some bikes. I ride a hardtail rocky Mountain 26" right now, mostly XC in Central California hardpack. I want to rent a 29er Santa Cruz but am hesitant since I've never ridden one before. Is it too big a learning curve to handle while attempting to ride Moab/unknown territory for the first time? Should I stick with what I'm comfortable with? Seeking all advice, thanks!:)
 
#3 ·
Any time you ride an unfamiliar bike you will have to get used to how it handles. Doesn't matter what size wheels it has. I prefer to ride my own bikes because I know what to expect, but if you want to rent a different bike to see if you might like to buy it later, that's a good way to try one out.
 
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