Whatthe study misses, of course, is the new hot wheel sizeβ27.5βthat has all but replaced 26-inch wheels, especially in the US. since wheel circumference is closer to the 29-inch wheel
650bwheels are sometimes referred to as 27.5 inch wheels in mountain biking. Both are exactly the same. The terms are interchangeable. 700c wheels are sometimes called 29er or 28 inch. All three have the same outside diameter of 622 mm. 700c usually refers to road bike wheels with narrow rims. The term 29er is used to referButthe same bike with the same geometry 27.5 or 29 will feel very similar. 29ers can be a bit faster and smooth out the trail more While 27.5 can be a bit easier in tight trails. But the difference is so minor other things on the bike will make a much larger difference.
TheOptic is an aggressive short travel trail bike, available in two wheel sizes (29 and 27.5), and with both carbon and alloy framed models β the carbon frame saving around 350g over the alloy. Pricing in Australia starts at $3499 and the five-model line up tops out at $8999, so thereβs a full gamut of spec and build variants on display.Idoubt many remember that 27.5 came out for mtb about the same time as 29ers, they even had the "69ers" and "96ers" bikes that were mullet versions. This died off relatively quickly, but 29ers held on. Then 27.5 came back, with a vengeance. It would take a lot to convince me to go back to 29 F and R for enduro. Amountain bike with 27.5β wheels is typically the right size for riders between 5β5β and 6β0β. The 27.5β tire and wheel size has become the new standard across quality mountain bikes because of its increased traction and speed over the older 26β wheels. Riders 6β0β and over might want to ride bikes with 29β wheels, but some .