what is a 29er bike

[Paulq]

I believe that standard mtb are 26 inch and that
29's are 700 wheels with tyres that take them to appx 29 inches

Otherwise much the same

Here is mine I opted for rigid front

Lovely bike can I ask what make/model it is?

 

[lukesdad]

opposite of less stable.
Less twichy, easier to keep upright.

An example of stable would be a formula one car travelling in a strait line.
An example of unstable would be an articulated lorry in a crosswind.

So what you are saying is a 29er is easier to keep upright and is more stable in a straight line ?

 

[Sandra6]

From riding both over the same trails I feel more solid on a 29er, less like I'm going to overbalance, hence more stable.
I suppose it's like the difference between riding a shire horse and a wild stallion! No, not really, but I can't think of a clever analogy.
The only way to understand it is to go out and ride both, then you'll see.

 

[User16625]

So what you are saying is a 29er is easier to keep upright and is more stable in a straight line ?

No.

 

[lukesdad]

From riding both over the same trails I feel more solid on a 29er, less like I'm going to overbalance, hence more stable.
I suppose it's like the difference between riding a shire horse and a wild stallion! No, not really, but I can't think of a clever analogy.
The only way to understand it is to go out and ride both, then you'll see.

Oh don't worry on my count, Ive ridden both. Frame geometry stem length and handlebar width/type will have far more bearing on the differences you have noticed have you checked them against your 26er ?

 

[Sandra6]

I don't have a 26, but before I bought the 29er I took the same bike in both wheel sizes out to try for a day - cube analogue. Obviously there are some differences in geometry etc, but not much. I think the bar width does have a lot to do with it though.
I feel a lot more confident on the 29, but it's also further to fall off!

 

[MrDampy]

Hi, Saw this, I got both a 29er, and a 26 inch MTB
The 29er is a Gary Fisher Trek, and the 26 is a Specialized Camber, twice as expensive, much better gear, suspension than the 29er, so, which do I always take out, the 29er! Its a much Cheaper Bike that the Camber, not as high speck, but it Rides 10 time better than the Camber!
Going down step's for eg, a much better roll, the steering has got a bit of a different feel to it, but when you get use to the balance, it's well good!

I wouldn't leave home without it!. well I would, thats when i'm on the Allez!

 

[Diggs]

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