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Which would be worse?

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

--Sparty
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.
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 :)
Try the 29er! If you don't like it, horse trade for 26" frame/parts. No big deal.
Sparticus said:
Depends on which wheel size you want.
--Sparty
Good old Sparty; having a firm grasp of the obvious.
:lol:
aka brad said:
Good old Sparty; having a firm grasp of the obvious.
:lol:
Don't thank me.

--Sparty
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!
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. :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :eekster: :eekster: :eekster: :eekster: :skep: :skep: :skep: :skep: :thumbsup:
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