[Heman]

I just started a bike build, i am using a Fireeye Bloodshot frame, and Identiti Rebate fork, I have an option of running either 24" or 26" wheels, I am about 6 feet 2 inches tall (186 cm) and i want to get some opinions.
I have been riding BMX for a few years now, and enjoy mtb and now i want to start with dirt jumping
what is it to be 24 or 26

 

[cmc]

I just started a bike build, i am using a Fireeye Bloodshot frame, and Identiti Rebate fork, I have an option of running either 24" or 26" wheels, I am about 6 feet 2 inches tall (186 cm) and i want to get some opinions.
I have been riding BMX for a few years now, and enjoy mtb and now i want to start with dirt jumping
what is it to be 24 or 26

it's really just personal preference. although the standard these days seems to be that people run 24"s with 24"-specific frames (like the Blackmarket Contraband, Union Street Molly Maguire, etc.), rather than running 24"s on a frame designed for 26"s. i say go with 26"s.

and unless you're riding more rugged trails, but are riding bmx style dirt jumps, i suggest going with an 80mm travel fork. maybe 100mm. but not longer. (this guy's looks like 120 or 140....):

 

[eaterofdog]

Don't run 24s on a 26 frame.

As tall as you are you should ride 26 anyway.

Sounds like a cool bike, post it up when it's done.

 

[gonefirefightin]

its not the size that matters, it how you ride it

 

[TortugaTonta]

they don't give the bb drop in the geometry, but if the drawing is to scale I would say its 25mm. technically you could run 24s on that setup. I personally wouldn't because of how I think a 24" wheel bike should ride.

 

[martin]

Yeah, I would stick to 26 also, which is what I did for my quamen emo (which even has an interchangeable chainstay for 24" wheels). It's better to push for the geometry that the frame was intended for originally. It seems to me (sometimes) because manufacturers want to push for higher sales, they try to include the 24 market also.