24 Inch Street Vs 26 Inch Street

[Brettoll]

So I am toying with a play bike, I have never been a TGS kind of rider and have more or less owned a host of 26 inch wheel street bikes for my time in Trials but im at a bit of a dilemma as I look to my next purchase..

I am looking at getting another street style trials bike, but wonder what peoples opinions/experiences about the following are:

26 Vs 24 Inch Wheels

Older style frames (Leeson/Curtis) Vs Modern Frames (Inspired)

Cheers

Brett

[isitafox]

I may be wrong but I think if you fancy the more spinny side of street then stick to a 24 as the size will make it easier to do this whereas if your gonna get more trialsy stuff in then you can't go wrong with a 26. Ben Travis and Ross McArthur's GETcreative vids are perfect examples of what's achievable streetwise on a 26.

[Ross McArthur]

I'd always choose an old Curtis or Leeson over and Inspired for street. Only because I like how close together the wheels feel on a short 26" compared to whats considered a streety 24".

...Although, this seems to be changing with the release of this new mega street DD Inspired thiny-majiggy.

[Brettoll]

That's my logic, the "traditional" geometry and builds that suit the older style frames I think are preferable over the Inspireds.

I have ended up going for a Leeson 660 with a nice short 1020 wb which is still shorter than the fourplay so will be great fun for big bunny hops and street moves.

Cheers for your input

[Ross McArthur]

The thing with these 26" frames is that the cockpit space is small making it easier to yank up for bunny hops. If only the CS was compact to match. You're looking at 390/385 stays on the Curtis/leeson, which isnt so bad but 380 would be better, meaning the WB should really be around 1010 ish.

[Brettoll]

Which is why your on the Marino to enable those changes to be made

[Sam Song]

The difference between wheel sizes can be overcome by your skill and practice, as well as your preference.

I have seen some impressive riding on both 26 and 24.