I have an old 26" hardtail mountain bike that I've been upgrading as a project. The only new mountain bikes I see now are 27.5" and 29". Hardly any manufacturers are making 26" except dirt jumpers and good parts are becoming harder to find unless you know what to look for on the 2nd hand market.
As an 26 inch MTB owner. I have to say. I have some hard time trying to keep up with the 29 owners when we go out for a xc ride. Easy in tight corners but I need time work extra hard to stay with them the moment they climb or when getting to e single trails. They pull easily away. And this has nothing to do with my fitness 😂. I’ve tested a 29 but just around the bike shop. Can’t tell more about it on the trails. I don’t know if I’m going to pull the trigger. I felt sitting higher (compared with the 29) something I need to try and get used to it.
I still ride 26 inch, only because theres absolutely nothing wrong with my bikes and no need to spend the money for a new bike. I still get just as much fun on my rides.
I honestly dont know wtf this Video is. I cant Name a Brand that is still making adult 26 inch Bikes. That died long ago. Also what is it with the "26 inch is better for technical Terrain💀" or "larger wheels have a larger contact Patch and a longer wheelbase" as If thats not completetly determined by tire pressure and frame and has nothing to do with wheel size. What wheel fits you should come down to Personal preference, height and avaiability. Edit: Just watched the Rest of the Video and it contradicts itself and is in General total bullshit.
For me it's simple to choose BOTH. Using them depends on where I am going and what I'm doing 😊 2nd with a 29er you're limited to a max chainring of 36/22 paired with an 11 x36 cassette (2x) and 34 (1x) for the specialized rockhopper. 2025 disc I find that I must use all the gears to maintain a steady cadence until I spin out The ultimate 29er set up for me would be with a 46/30 2 x and an 11/36 in the in the back or a 40.up front 1x and the same cassette the back. However, because of the chainring / tire / frame clearance, it's only a dream 😞 On my 26er v brakes I use a 42 /32. 7 speed 14x34 I don't spin out unless I am using the 32 only. Btw v brakes have plenty of stopping power and modulation in the dry and wet if used correctly If a 29er had a 40 tooth chainring it would have plenty of speed and then some 😊
Ive got 2 29ers full suspension and a 26 full suspension. I like the 29ers better for obstacles like big roots and rocks. I always gravitate back to the 26r for cross country trails and races with fewer obstacles and more turns. Lap times dont lie. My 26r rules on tight, smoother trails but my 29ers are king on rough trails. As far as climbs go, ive found the 26r to be a hair better because the wheels are lighter and easier to turn over. Decents are pretty equal because my balls are equal size on both. 😂 My size makes me more apt to connect with the smaller bike, im 5'4" and 145lbs.
I have a Scott 26er aluminium frame XC with 100mm fork 3x9 with big 46 chainring. On the other hand I got an 29er Voodoo Bizango Pro carbon with 120mm fork and 1x11 speed , 34t chainring. I can say I like them both. The 26er is fun on technical trails, tight corners. Is quick and nimble, but I feel every rock and the bike is floating on fast descending, however the 29er feel much more stable on descending at high speed and the 34t chainring it goes faster that 46t chainring on 26er. Probably an 27.5er has it all
I have a ti frame hardtail 9 speed. 21 to 22 lbs depending on tire choice. So fun to ride. Bike companies tell us if its newer its better...even if it isnt.🤣 I'm not going down the rabbit hole of all the new bike changes any time soon.
Faster in a straight line yeah, but slower acceleration, cross country might be better to race 26in for all the rapid stops, starts, and better agility on a technical course with few if any straight aways, 29in better for downhill, gravel etc.
Does ANYONE use actual human voice over in videos anymore? It's all just robotic computer generated voices. You're all phoning in these videos. Lazy. Uninspiring. 👎
Tell me you know nothing about mountain biking without telling me 😂 no body makes full adult size mountain frames in 26 anymore. That died years ago. The standard is 27.5, 29 and mullet. This video is useless for anyone who wants to get into mountain biking. You have so much more to consider than just wheel size, like frame size and frame geometry.
Please share your knowledge about the frame size and frame geometry. I'm thinking of taking a 29'' wheel, 17.5" frame bike. My goal is to ride in Dhaka city with heavy jams, sometimes on free roads, and lots of long country travel(100-200 KM or more or less) sometimes.
I have an old 26" hardtail mountain bike that I've been upgrading as a project. The only new mountain bikes I see now are 27.5" and 29". Hardly any manufacturers are making 26" except dirt jumpers and good parts are becoming harder to find unless you know what to look for on the 2nd hand market.
Always rode 26 inch wheeled MTBs and will continue to do so
As an 26 inch MTB owner. I have to say. I have some hard time trying to keep up with the 29 owners when we go out for a xc ride.
Easy in tight corners but I need time work extra hard to stay with them the moment they climb or when getting to e single trails. They pull easily away.
And this has nothing to do with my fitness 😂.
I’ve tested a 29 but just around the bike shop. Can’t tell more about it on the trails. I don’t know if I’m going to pull the trigger. I felt sitting higher (compared with the 29) something I need to try and get used to it.
I still ride 26 inch, only because theres absolutely nothing wrong with my bikes and no need to spend the money for a new bike. I still get just as much fun on my rides.
Same here
Same reason here
That makes us 4 😂
Same for me. I’m not turning pro anytime soon. My old bike works just fine.
I am 6 feet is it ok for me to use 26
You said 29inch for cross country. Ending video you said 26inch is cross country. Bloody not brilliant.
I honestly dont know wtf this Video is. I cant Name a Brand that is still making adult 26 inch Bikes. That died long ago. Also what is it with the "26 inch is better for technical Terrain💀" or "larger wheels have a larger contact Patch and a longer wheelbase" as If thats not completetly determined by tire pressure and frame and has nothing to do with wheel size.
What wheel fits you should come down to Personal preference, height and avaiability.
Edit: Just watched the Rest of the Video and it contradicts itself and is in General total bullshit.
For me it's simple to choose BOTH.
Using them depends on where I am going and what I'm doing 😊
2nd with a 29er you're limited to a max chainring of 36/22 paired with an 11 x36 cassette (2x) and 34 (1x) for the specialized rockhopper. 2025 disc
I find that I must use all the gears to maintain a steady cadence until I spin out
The ultimate 29er set up for me would be with a 46/30 2 x and an 11/36 in the in the back or a 40.up front 1x and the same cassette the back. However, because of the chainring / tire / frame clearance, it's only a dream 😞
On my 26er v brakes I use a 42 /32. 7 speed 14x34 I don't spin out unless I am using the 32 only. Btw v brakes have plenty of stopping power and modulation in the dry and wet if used correctly
If a 29er had a 40 tooth chainring it would have plenty of speed and then some 😊
Ive got 2 29ers full suspension and a 26 full suspension. I like the 29ers better for obstacles like big roots and rocks. I always gravitate back to the 26r for cross country trails and races with fewer obstacles and more turns. Lap times dont lie. My 26r rules on tight, smoother trails but my 29ers are king on rough trails. As far as climbs go, ive found the 26r to be a hair better because the wheels are lighter and easier to turn over. Decents are pretty equal because my balls are equal size on both. 😂 My size makes me more apt to connect with the smaller bike, im 5'4" and 145lbs.
I have a Scott 26er aluminium frame XC with 100mm fork 3x9 with big 46 chainring. On the other hand I got an 29er Voodoo Bizango Pro carbon with 120mm fork and 1x11 speed , 34t chainring. I can say I like them both. The 26er is fun on technical trails, tight corners. Is quick and nimble, but I feel every rock and the bike is floating on fast descending, however the 29er feel much more stable on descending at high speed and the 34t chainring it goes faster that 46t chainring on 26er. Probably an 27.5er has it all
I have a ti frame hardtail 9 speed. 21 to 22 lbs depending on tire choice. So fun to ride. Bike companies tell us if its newer its better...even if it isnt.🤣 I'm not going down the rabbit hole of all the new bike changes any time soon.
26 inch is lighter and less tiring if you wanna speed up
Best video on this topic!
@internetresearchagency2238 no it was just insanely helpful, straight to the point
@@devvgraphics contradicted itself and told absolute 💩
16 inch foldable bike is the only way to go
Thank you!
amm... 29 wheels are faster and that's it... so much useless and unnecessary information.
No I found the extra information quite helpful. But that's my opinion on it.
Faster in a straight line yeah, but slower acceleration, cross country might be better to race 26in for all the rapid stops, starts, and better agility on a technical course with few if any straight aways, 29in better for downhill, gravel etc.
Does ANYONE use actual human voice over in videos anymore? It's all just robotic computer generated voices. You're all phoning in these videos. Lazy. Uninspiring. 👎
Tell me you know nothing about mountain biking without telling me 😂 no body makes full adult size mountain frames in 26 anymore. That died years ago. The standard is 27.5, 29 and mullet. This video is useless for anyone who wants to get into mountain biking. You have so much more to consider than just wheel size, like frame size and frame geometry.
Please share your knowledge about the frame size and frame geometry.
I'm thinking of taking a 29'' wheel, 17.5" frame bike. My goal is to ride in Dhaka city with heavy jams, sometimes on free roads, and lots of long country travel(100-200 KM or more or less) sometimes.