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Discussion Starter · Jan 14, 2010

Hope another thread like this isn't too annoying but I would like to get your opinions. I'm putting the old SS to rest and am contemplating the following:

Buy a higher quality frame and rebuild with the old (but durable) components into another 26er.

or

Buy a new mail order 29er for $300-350 and do the upgrades.

I'm also doing the ebay / Craigslist thing but so far haven't found anything in my size / budget.

Thanks!

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Sparticus

· #2 · Jan 14, 2010

Depends on which wheel size you want. That's a personal decision.

--Sparty

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seemana

· #3 · Jan 14, 2010

I'm in the same boat and will be going the route of the 29er. New frame/fork, wheelset, and rear cog. Other than that, the parts from my old 26er should carry over just fine until I want to upgrade those as well.

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the old fool

· #4 · Jan 14, 2010

Boat is getting crowded ... I'm looking at a 29er either used or new, something like a Kona Unit./ Karate monkey.
A built would be great but sometimes it works out more $ and takes way longer than you planned
I need a 22" so not many out there but then I only want one

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big_slacker

· #5 · Jan 14, 2010

Try the 29er! If you don't like it, horse trade for 26" frame/parts. No big deal.

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aka brad

· #6 · Jan 15, 2010

Sparticus said:
Depends on which wheel size you want.
--Sparty

Good old Sparty; having a firm grasp of the obvious.
:lol:

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Sparticus

· #7 · Jan 15, 2010

aka brad said:
Good old Sparty; having a firm grasp of the obvious.
:lol:

Don't thank me.

--Sparty

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120

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jan 15, 2010

big_slacker said:
Try the 29er! If you don't like it, horse trade for 26" frame/parts. No big deal.

I think you're right, I've never had one so I probably should. Thanks all!

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aka brad

· #9 · Jan 15, 2010

120 said:
I think you're right, I've never had one so I probably should. Thanks all!

and besides, 26 inch wheels will work on a 29er but it won't work the other way around.

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