Rigid 29er

[benb]

Would a rigid 29er like the Kona Unit or the Cannondale Bad Boy 29 make a good commuter bike?

I like the idea of bigger wheels for commuting, and was pondering a new bike purchase.

 

[potsy]

Would a rigid 29er like the Kona Unit or the Cannondale Bad Boy 29 make a good commuter bike?

I like the idea of bigger wheels for commuting, and was pondering a new bike purchase.

On road commute or off road?

29er wheels are just another name for 700c aren't they so doubt the wheel size would make a difference, more the choice of tyres and weight of the bike.

 

[boydj]

If I was in the market for a new commuter, I'd go for a CX bike that could take mudguards and a pannier. That would be lighter and quicker than a 29er, but robust enough for light off-road trails.

 

[benb]

I thought 29 were larger wheels than 700.
I may be wrong.

Checks.

Yes, I was wrong.

Thanks!

 

[Bigsharn]

I used to use a Kona Ute as my daily ride, advertised as 700c wheels but were definitely 29ers. Most comfortable bike I've ever owned, and not exactly slow

 

[Pale Rider]

Wheel is the same size, but 29ers often have podgy tyres with high sidewalls, so the overall wheel/tyre combo is often a bit bigger.