MTB, anyone?

Never heard of Mullet aside from the bad hair style choice of the eighties…and the type of fish.  The frame geometry looks interesting, but since I’m no engineer I stick to more traditional options.  What’s the damage since the picture states “frame only”?  Of course you’d have to add all the components yourself and since you’re just learning I’d look for a complete bike because you might end up paying a lot more for components.  I’ll look up Mullet and see what they’re all about and give a better assessment.

Okay, did a little research:
So the big idea behind Mullet bikes/ and the mullet style is larger front wheel compared to the rear.  Mullet uses a 29” front and 27.5” rear.  While the larger wheel is supposed to allow for rolling over obstacles easier, the smaller(in comparison) rear is supposed to allow for better cornering by giving better control.  Personally, I’m not sold.  I feel it’s too gimmicky…but I’m also not a professional rider.  To the MTB novice, I would stick to the traditional same size wheels unless you have a chance to rent or spend some time with a mullet to see if it will benefit you.  MTB takes a lot of specialized skills as is.  Adding different tire sizes may extend your learning curve and could make it more difficult and less fun. 

Another note:  Mullet bikes are designed and built in Colorado, but the frames are welded in Taiwan.  Take that any way you wish.  They may be very good bikes, but I’m a little skeptical.  Giant is made in Taiwan, but they learned from Schwinn so they have good bikes.