Ihave noticed a steady decline in the number of 26" MTB's being built by some major manufacturers, particularly in the XC and trail market. The 29er has embedded itself successfully into the MTB
Notlong ago, mountain bikers didnāt have a choice when it came to wheel sizesā26 inches was pretty much the only option. But once 29- and 27.5-inch wheels hit the market, the debate amongst bikers took off and has continued ever since. 29ers, once reserved for taller riders and cross-country racing, have since evolved to fit smaller Thiswill be too much information for most of you, but this settles, yes settles, the debate: 26ā³, 27.5ā³, and 29ā³ wheels will reach the bottom of a slope AT THE SAME TIME (regardless of the mass of rider and/or bike). Tire pressure and tire selection would be the only factor to change this reality (friction) (and of course if the rider Trailand all-mountain bikes: 2.3" to 2.5" wide. Downhill bikes: up to 2.5" wide. Road bike tires: Most road bikes have a 700mm outer diameter, with widths starting at 23mm. Most road tire widths are less than 30mm, but you can also find tires as wide as 45mm on bikes intended for gravel roads. Kidsā bike tires: Typical diameters are 20" and rrXoY.26 vs 27.5 size difference
