There is so many reasons to be thankful for the 29er (old 700c) wheel. I just converted one of my 96ers to become a mtn.roadie. The 700c rims found on comfort and road bikes will not take abuse long for trail riding. That said, I put a 700c x 40 tire on the front of my 29er rim.
The guy at the bike shop where I bought the Kenda Komfort told me that tire is a popular cross bike tire and will do good off road. Just make sure your 1.95-2.2 tube doesnt pop out of the rim.
Anyways the rear has a 1.75 x 26 kenda cross plus tire and the front 700 x 40. I can honestly tell you know that this bike rolls very fast. I installed a 46t big chain (they do make a 48t but I found out too late) It takes off like a rocket on pavement and since it has a 100mm travel fork and 5" travel rear, its comfortable as well. The bike now weighs in at 28lbs and thats not bad for a relatively cheap f/s bike.
What I really like about the 29er wheel is the ability to fit a 2.4 DH type of tire on them to a paltry anorexic 700 x 38c tire and still be faster than a 26er or 27.5 (old 650b)
Yipppee. I don't know why 27.5 is gaining popularity but whatever.:skep:
I saw this old tall fellow riding a GT hardtail on the street today and he looked like a circus bear riding a bicycle. With the exception of DH bikes, discount store bikes, the 26er mountain wheel, like the Oscar Show is old hat and has had its time in the limelight.
I believe the 26er mtn wheel IMO is done.
The guy at the bike shop where I bought the Kenda Komfort told me that tire is a popular cross bike tire and will do good off road. Just make sure your 1.95-2.2 tube doesnt pop out of the rim.
Anyways the rear has a 1.75 x 26 kenda cross plus tire and the front 700 x 40. I can honestly tell you know that this bike rolls very fast. I installed a 46t big chain (they do make a 48t but I found out too late) It takes off like a rocket on pavement and since it has a 100mm travel fork and 5" travel rear, its comfortable as well. The bike now weighs in at 28lbs and thats not bad for a relatively cheap f/s bike.
What I really like about the 29er wheel is the ability to fit a 2.4 DH type of tire on them to a paltry anorexic 700 x 38c tire and still be faster than a 26er or 27.5 (old 650b)
Yipppee. I don't know why 27.5 is gaining popularity but whatever.:skep:
I saw this old tall fellow riding a GT hardtail on the street today and he looked like a circus bear riding a bicycle. With the exception of DH bikes, discount store bikes, the 26er mountain wheel, like the Oscar Show is old hat and has had its time in the limelight.
I believe the 26er mtn wheel IMO is done.