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20", 24" Or 26"?


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Well seeing as you have a 24" and you dont like it you can rule that one out.

Try riding some of your friends bikes to see which size you prefer, its just your opinion.

There is a lot more than wheel size you need to take into consideration though.

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subtle way of trying to sell in NMC?

4 years of being on here and no validation?

im suprised more by the fact youve been on for 4 years and still ask a question thats been written about repeatedly in great depth

or 4 years and still no idea how to use the search facility

the list goes on,,,

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hey im considering selling my 24" for something new as i prefere gapping ect could someone help please?

cheers, sam

26" are good for gapping if you can control them, to be honest if you get a 26 hopping and gapping etc becomes harder at first but once your used to it then you can do it further than you can on your 24"

Sent you a validation vote btw sam ;)

EDIT: c'mon guys hes been here 4 years and hasn't got 5 votes? WTF? i got validated in 24 hours, i know this guy and he is a VERY competent rider... Give him a break?

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i personally would go for a 26", especially as you say gapping etc is your sort of thing. As mentioned above, some people find getting a 26" under control difficult to start with, but through perservernace you will get there and reap the rewards. Also by the fact you ride a 24" you're obviously into your street riding, i'd expect you will be able to ride the street stuff you do at the moment (if you want to continue to do so) a lot more competently on a 26 than a 20, though i'm sure there are people who would argue the opposite.

Having said all that it is a very personal thing. I know people who swear by their 20", however whenever i tried one i just couldn't get into it at all. If you can i would definitely try and ride friend's different bikes to get a feel and see what feels most comfortable to you, and what you feel will be most appropriate for the riding you aspire to do.

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26" are good for gapping if you can control them, to be honest if you get a 26 hopping and gapping etc becomes harder at first but once your used to it then you can do it further than you can on your 24"

Sent you a validation vote btw sam ;)

EDIT: c'mon guys hes been here 4 years and hasn't got 5 votes? WTF? i got validated in 24 hours, i know this guy and he is a VERY competent rider... Give him a break?

The voting system hasn't been on here 4 years. 18 posts in 4 years??

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i spose so hmm:/ i wish i could post my bike for sale haha 4 years and im not validated!

subtle way of trying to sell in NMC?

Nope just finished it. Not going anywhere fast.

I don't think he was reffering to yourself, but to the topic starter who was dropping subtle hints on the subject.

Why should how competent a rider you are have any sort of weighting on whether you're validated or not, surely it should be based upon your input to the forum, how you put yourself across/behave and having a basic grasp of the language we (on a whole) speak.

As for what bike you should get, personally i would get a 24" TGS style bike, as this would involve the lowest expenditure if you're buying new. If not a 26" bike would probably be your next best bet as it will not require you to buy new hubs, like a mod will. But the best way to tell is to get out and try a few of your friends bikes and see who they feel. What bike you ride and the set up of it is a very personal thing, I don't see how people make a final decision on this based on what people on a forum say; use it only as a guide, but try out and see what you like.

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hey im considering selling my 24" for something new as i prefere gapping ect could someone help please?

cheers, sam

I think that simple

20 is the essence of the trial, but requires more effort

24 street is as much to play

26 it more comfortable and less complicated

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