what do you think is better 24 or 26

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what do you think is better 24 or 26
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flag blakleyl
Posted: Oct 29, 2007 at 0:15 Quote
There is not a huge difference between the two. Buy either and decide if you like it or not.
flag thekonakid24
Posted: Oct 29, 2007 at 0:34 Quote
I had Halo 24's on my old Kona, and loved the shit out of them for slalom. However, I tried them on my new Stinky, and like 26 better for freeride. It's really a personal preference as far as feel and handling goes.
flag kicksnlicks
Posted: Oct 29, 2007 at 0:40 Quote
I think it depends primarily on personal preference. There are subtle differences (besides the obvious 2 inches Razz ) such as acceleration and top speed, but really i think it's about whatever feels best to you.
flag monctonsrider
Posted: Nov 1, 2007 at 17:10 Quote
24s for sure.Smile 26s are better if your just begining becuase theyre a little more stable if you case alot or what ever but 24s all the way stronger lighter and easyr to manuver, theyre smaller then most standard mtb but not quite a bmx. bmxs are really easy to manuver. only reason i dont ride bmx is theyre too small 24s are perfect
flag scotteh
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Posted: Nov 1, 2007 at 17:20 Quote
i know if i run a 26 up front and a 24 in the back it will affect rake or handling or whatever
but will it change the feel of the bike to run double 24's?
i have a 07 p2 if that helps (and yes i know they'll be less stable...but any adverse affects other than that?)
flag scotteh
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Posted: Nov 1, 2007 at 17:24 Quote
oh and would i have to change crank arm length and whatnot?
i have very low cranks already
flag grahamb
Posted: Nov 1, 2007 at 18:19 Quote
y does everyone say 24s accelerate faster, that your gear ratio (altho 24 do change your ratio from 26s)
flag ricar
Posted: Nov 1, 2007 at 18:32 Quote
I posted a thread a whyle ago polling wheel size and 24's lost out. I wonder how that would go now.
flag mx-racer
Posted: Nov 2, 2007 at 8:52 Quote
i haven't riddena mtb with 26" wheels since 01. i run dual 24's on my ht's and duallys. i just plain prefer it.
thinking of building a starter trials bike with 24's as well.
flag roeman
Posted: Nov 2, 2007 at 9:01 Quote
grahamb wrote:
y does everyone say 24s accelerate faster, that your gear ratio (altho 24 do change your ratio from 26s)

Because the main weight of the wheel is closer to the centre of the wheel, meaning it isnt so hard to turn, also the rim tyre tube, will be lighter cause of the size.

making 24's better for acceleration.
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