140 vs 160

[Zudnik]

Looking at either the 140 or 160 and I'm in a twix as to which is better for me. I'm not a hucker or going to hit big jumps but I'm a fat guy and weigh in at 270lbs. Some of my challenges, in addition to being a newb and out of shape, is that I struggle with the tight switchback turns. So I was actually thinking that maybe the 160 with the 27.5 wheels may be better and the extra susp may help until I lose weight and ultimately a few years down the road end up with a 140 travel bike. Or am I thinking this wrong? BTW, I'm east coast USA so it will be shipped and means I need to setup and finetune the susp myself. Thx

 

[Steve940]

I'm similar weight,and this has zero to do with your choice here in my opinion..i think I've said it a million times,i 100% prefer the 27.5,feels so much less like a boat,the extra travel is 20mm,maybe slight geometry but that means diddle squat to most of us..160 all day

 

[matej787]

i have same dilema. 140 vs 160mm...

is there big difference?

 

[Zudnik]

Pulled the trigger on the 160 and am pretty sure all the ladies now want me. Now I just gotta wait for it to arrive. Bugger the 7 days it will likely take.

 

[Steve940]

Great decision but not to sure on the ladies thing ?

 

[Akiwi]

I went for the 160. I weigh a bit less I think. I don't know what to do with all these ladies.

 

[Zudnik]

I went for the 160. I weigh a bit less I think. I don't know what to do with all these ladies.

I know, right? My 160 hasn't even shipped yet and yet the ladies are stacking up.

 

[Jasext]

I Have a 140 and 160, prefer the 160 due to the 27.5 wheels and more plush suspension

 

[nasamorpheus]

I would always choose 29 wheels, I am big guy and those 27.5 looks so small and fat under me .. But also I would always choose longer travel ..