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Old 09-06-19, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by qclabrat
I still have 2-3 26rs but that's down from close to 8 a few years back. The primary issue with 26rs for me was that they really didn't account for newer standards like wider bars and slacker geo. I could go one size up, but then the top tube was dangerously high. Believe me, I was one of the last converts. I don't buy into the Kool aid much, but the newer bike do ride significantly better.
Sort of same boat here. I still ride 26ers, but am shopping around for a 650b with modern standards, modern suspension.
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