Still not so sure about this whole "29er" thing? Well, you may be in the minority.
Bicycle Retailer reported on Friday that "26-inch mountain bikes are shrinking quicker than suppliers can switch production to the larger wheel size."
The article noted that bicycle manufacturer Scott doubled the number of 26-inch carbon hardtails it sold last year to use as their production figure for its first run of 29er carbon hardtails. The company sold out before the season even started.
What can we glean from this bit of information? It seems 29er mountain bikes are all the rage these days. But why? Well, there's less rolling friction, it has the potential to offer a more comfortable ride and it provides better obstacle rollover and traction.
Surely 26-inch wheels still have their place on the trail though, right? Yes.
Do you prefer riding a 29er mountain bike over 26-inch wheels? Why?
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