29er ver 26er

[Milzy]

That's why I went 650b for a happy medium.

 

[MichaelW2]

The rise of 29ers has proven that beardy old cycle tourists were right all along. The move of 27.5 from tourist idiocyncracy to MTB mainstream has given MTBers are slightly marginal choice at the expense of braking a well established global standard, removing the choice of correct wheel size for smaller riders.
Bike shops dont have room to stock a multitude of wheel and tyres sizes, 3 seems to be the limit. With the rise of two MTB choices, the industry has all but eliminated the small road wheel 650c and small MTB wheel.
In my perfect world, 650c and 26" would be combined into one size.

Another weirdness is that bikes are assigned wheel size according to application, not size of frame.

 

[Milzy]

There are a few aggressive trail rippers that still love the 26 inch hardtails for jumping around in the forests.

 

[Gravity Aided]

I've tried all three, and have to say I still prefer 26". 24 and 29 can cruise over terrain better, but aren't as maneuverable. in my opinion.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

This thread worries me. I got three likes for my sarcasm. Maybe I was too obscure?

 

[captain nemo1701]

I ride a 29er MTB. Bigger wheels on the cycle path mean I can give the roadies a run for their money . Lose out though on more rolling friction and may consider locking off the front suspension too although it's good for bouncing over potholes. Considering 29er slicks for summer.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

I ride a 29er MTB. Bigger wheels on the cycle path mean I can give the roadies a run for their money . Lose out though on more rolling friction and may consider locking off the front suspension too although it's good for bouncing over potholes. Considering 29er slicks for summer.

Why would a larger wheel have more rolling friction?

 

[Ciar]

I used to ride a 29r HT in general they don't do twisty turny too well or anything in too tight a spot, switched to a 27.5 fs trail bike and it does everything i want and more, admittedly not as quick up hills and doesn't just roll everything, but i actually prefer the fact i need to make those adjustments to my riding style. all in all i doubt i would go back, but that's just me it's definitely horses for courses!

 

[Crackle]

I only have a 29er these days, my 26er went to the dark side and became a tourer. I know not if it's faster, nor care not. I generally prefer it's ride characteristics but to be absolutely sure I'd need to own several similar bikes and that's not going to happen.