Just the bike industry trying to convince everyone you need something new and special like “all you friends from downhilling”. Money making is the aim. I would stick with 26ers.
Anyone who has ridden a larger wheelbase can tell you you’re wrong. 27.5 and 29 are much smoother than 26 because of physics. Smaller wheel size falls into holes easier and you feel every bump.
Hell there are even 32 and 36 for taller riders starting to show up and some enduro riders have considered swapping to 32 for the added smoothness.
For sure but you’ll often run into issues putting wider tires on. Most frames only accept a narrow range of widths. I ride a 27.5 with 2.8” tires which makes the outside diameter just about the same as a 29x2.3” but with more cushion. My old bones can’t handle the impact from a bad rim hit any more.
Just the bike industry trying to convince everyone you need something new and special like “all you friends from downhilling”. Money making is the aim. I would stick with 26ers.
Anyone who has ridden a larger wheelbase can tell you you’re wrong. 27.5 and 29 are much smoother than 26 because of physics. Smaller wheel size falls into holes easier and you feel every bump.
Hell there are even 32 and 36 for taller riders starting to show up and some enduro riders have considered swapping to 32 for the added smoothness.
The penny farthing is coming back.
Sure, going to put 32" on my city cargo bike haha. Smoother rides can also be achieved with more rubber like a higher tyre. Doesn’t it?
For sure but you’ll often run into issues putting wider tires on. Most frames only accept a narrow range of widths. I ride a 27.5 with 2.8” tires which makes the outside diameter just about the same as a 29x2.3” but with more cushion. My old bones can’t handle the impact from a bad rim hit any more.