With the release of the new 32" size, people have been making some comparisons. This showcases some of the differences between the wheels. Speed, mounting, and the height of each.
Hey awesome vid and comparison! Im looking to get a commuter Uni and was debating between a 29, 32, or 36. Which would you recommend? Honestly anything is better than my standard 20 incher and 5ft giraffe!
I would always go with a 36er if you're on the roads, or going more than a couple of miles. The 36 will cruise with less effort, in part due to the extra momentum of the larger tire. A 29 or 32 will still get you there though. You can always swap the crank size around depending on your terrain, and there are some 3 hole Nimbus cranks now that give you a lot of options. I haven't seen many 32s out in the wild, but if you wanted that size, I'd say go with a 29x3" instead. They're very similar (within an inch) but the 29+ is easier to find parts for. See if you can find someone in your area that has a 29er or 36er you can try out and that should tell you a lot. : )
Thinking about looking into a 32, currently have an 16, 20, 20 fat tire 4 in, 24 in trail tire, and a 26 in Oooold unit with bent or curved cranks all the rest are straight cranks.
Hey awesome vid and comparison! Im looking to get a commuter Uni and was debating between a 29, 32, or 36. Which would you recommend? Honestly anything is better than my standard 20 incher and 5ft giraffe!
I would always go with a 36er if you're on the roads, or going more than a couple of miles. The 36 will cruise with less effort, in part due to the extra momentum of the larger tire. A 29 or 32 will still get you there though. You can always swap the crank size around depending on your terrain, and there are some 3 hole Nimbus cranks now that give you a lot of options. I haven't seen many 32s out in the wild, but if you wanted that size, I'd say go with a 29x3" instead. They're very similar (within an inch) but the 29+ is easier to find parts for. See if you can find someone in your area that has a 29er or 36er you can try out and that should tell you a lot. : )
Thanks for the advice! I hope to have all the wheel sizes one day like you, but Ill probably be looking into a 36. Happy riding!
Thinking about looking into a 32, currently have an 16, 20, 20 fat tire 4 in, 24 in trail tire, and a 26 in Oooold unit with bent or curved cranks all the rest are straight cranks.