Usingdata from 99Spokes, I compared how many U.S. bike models were available with either 27.5” or 29” wheels from 2017 to now. You’ll notice that 27.5” models used to outnumber 29” models, but that flipped around Nope 27.5 is alive and well. Theres more options in 29r than 27.5, but most brands still have a 27.5 option available. Literally just bought a Trek Remedy, 27.5 is just better for some types of riding. As others have said as well, mullet and Ebikes using 27.5 have also helped revive the size. 36. Dependingon how tall you are and which frame size end up going for, your Trek Marlin 5 will come with either 26″, 27.5″, or 29″ wheels. The XXS frame has 26″ wheels, the XS and S frames come with 27.5″ wheels, and all other sizes are 29ers. TheEnduro S wheels are available in both 27.5" and 29" wheel sizes as well as non-boost, boost, and super-boost axle spacing. They also come with a 2-year warranty. Balanced is probably the best Onthe other hand, 27.5-inch wheel bikes generally provide faster acceleration, are more agile, weigh less, and favor shorter riders. We’ll go into more detail below. 29 Thesenew Backcountry 450 wheels from Industry Nine are for plus sized frames, particularly the ones used for bikepacking. With a 48.8mm outer dimension and a 45mm inner, these are i9's widest rims to date. Paired with the Torch hubs' bombproof design, they're prepared for whatever you can throw at them. The 27.5+ are available p7B530. Youcan find them with 26” wheels, 27.5” wheels, or 29” wheels. If all three have a 15” frame, there will be a height difference between them due to their wheel size. A 15” frame will be 15.75” on a 27.5” or 16.5” on a 29”. Some manufacturers have worked on the mathematics and geometry to keep the differences closer than Ingeneral, 27.5-inch wheels tend to feel less cumbersome on the trail than 29ers for particularly short riders, while very tall riders will most likely prefer the ride Themullet has been created with gravity in mind and the idea is to get the best of both the 27.5-inch wheel and 29er. By running the larger 29-inch wheel up front, riders experience most of the benefits associated with a full 29er setup. This idea is supported by the fact that most traction, braking power, and roll-over capabilities come TheTimberjack is an entry-level hardtail starting at $1,250 and available with either 27.5+ or 29-inch wheels. “In 2019 approximately 75% of Timberjacks were 27.5”+, while the 2020 forecast is trending ComparingWheel Sizes, 29″ vs 27.5″. In general, 27.5-inch mountain bikes accelerate faster, are more maneuverable weigh less and are more suitable for shorter riders. 29ers accelerate a bit slower but are Wheelsize refers to the diameter of the wheel and is less important than the size of the frame. Mountain bike wheels come in three basic sizes: 26″, 27.5, and 29″. Very petite women may want a 26″ wheels but most will be best served by a 27.5″ or 29″ wheel. These two wheel sizes are becoming more common on modern mountain bikes, so

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