Biking Question

[RedRaider56]

Originally Posted by lewdog

He did say something about that as well and that it was easier to swap the 29ers in and out than the 27.5.

And I was pretty amazed at how light the bike felt as well. Not that it's lighter than a road bike but it didn't feel like moving a tank around either.

Wondering if I should even consider that Trek 820 bike or if this Specialized Rockhopper is the best option.

If you're going to ride a lot of pavement, go with a 29er. You'll do less pedaling to cover the same distance. The 27.5 bikes are targeted towards cyclists who want to bomb up and down mountains fast, as they tend to be more nimble in tight spaces. 29ers are a little more cumbersome going up hill but really smooth out the ride due to the larger wheel diameters.