27.5 vs 29” let’s Mass debate !! What’s best ??

Gary

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most people ive met that have moaned about a 29" being lazy in turns are running to wide a tyre
Get your balloon tyres off put some proper tyres on and get riding we dont need anymore than 2.4" tyres on anything compound and the right tread for the job is more important .
I've always hated plus tyres on any bike but still prefer the characteristics of a 26" front wheel to a 27.5 or 29" as their initial turn in and direction change is quicker.
It's not worth moaning about though. It's just personal preference.
 

Pivot

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How tall are you? I am 183cm eMTB neophyte and I prefer a mullet 29”—27.5”, to my 29”—29” hard-tail.

Big front wheel rolls easily over large obstacles, smaller rear feels like it has a bit more torque. When climbing steep hills I have to watch-out for unintentional wheelies. However, going downhill on a mullet feels just awesome!
 

F4Flyer

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Very tight trails- go with the shorter wheelbase, though these wheelbases are so long with e-bikes, that maybe it does not matter. I am a 29er fan though my E is 27.5+ (3.0 tires). I have been on 29ers since 2007/2008 or so. I never really loved a 27.5 that I tried, though some were decent. The 29ers roll better and maintain speed better but 90% of the time, I am on my regular 29er, so I now use the e-bike (Pivot Shuttle) for the occasional recovery ride. A lot will depend on your height and trails. Here in Colorado, 29ers rule and I'd guess 80% are 29ers.
 

RsGaz

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Just got my new mullet set up, was gonna give it a go at dalby, watcha reckon ?
 

The Hodge

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27.5 and 29er inch wheels were introduced for improved traction and obstacle handling. 27.5-inch bikes are often seen as more playful and fun on the trail, making them popular among riders who enjoy tricks and jumps. Moreover, this bike often has quicker acceleration.
Well I suppose after 2 years it was worth another reply ..even though its hardly groundbreaking news ..
 

B1rdie

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Considering they are made from the same materials, 27,5 still keeps being lighter and stronger than 29. That is a fact.
 

RipGroove

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27.5 and 29er inch wheels were introduced for improved traction and obstacle handling. 27.5-inch bikes are often seen as more playful and fun on the trail, making them popular among riders who enjoy tricks and jumps. Moreover, this bike often has quicker acceleration.
This is a 2 year old thread.
 

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