26 Inch or 24 Inch????

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I have noticed latley that some people run 24 inch rims on their bikes (mainly dirt jumping /
freeride, I think). I was just wondering what the advantages / disadvantages of this would be.

Thanks..

My understanding is 24" wheels accelerate faster and allow you to run wide 3" tyres in frames that
weren't designed for them. On the downside they give the feeling of catching on edges like ditches
or rocks where a larger diameter wheel rolls over them easier.

Mike

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I have noticed latley that some people run 24 inch rims on their bikes (mainly dirt jumping /
freeride, I think). I was just wondering what the advantages / disadvantages of this would be.

Disadvantage: 24" gives u a lower bb height, less clearance.

Advantage: 24" roll fast.

- CA-G

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I have noticed latley that some people run 24 inch rims on their bikes (mainly dirt jumping /
freeride, I think). I was just wondering what the advantages / disadvantages of this would be.

On the Big Hit, the rear 24" additionally allows for lower center of gravity and gives the rear
swingarm more clearance for longer travel.

The disadvantages, I suppose... are the availability/selection of 24" rims and tires.

-John Morgan

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I have noticed latley that some people run 24 inch rims on their bikes (mainly dirt jumping /
freeride, I think). I was just wondering what the advantages / disadvantages of this would be.

Lookie here:

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It seems that the Big Hit (green) has a couple centimeters more trail, a higher handlebar position,
and a longer wheelbase than the NRS (red).

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This shows that the geometry angles better approximate one another in their intended purposes.

Comments, suggestions, flames?

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Phil, Squid-in-Training

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I have noticed latley that some people run 24 inch rims on their bikes (mainly dirt jumping /
freeride, I think). I was just wondering what the advantages / disadvantages of this would be.

Thanks..

24" will be/should be stronger and have less rotational torque/weight. Ergo braking/acceleration
should be better. Rolling clearance won't be as good - they'll fall into holes that 26" would
roll over.