Thread: When/where CF bargain generic 29er frames?
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Old 12-15-10 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by aljohn
Excuse my ignorance but what is a 29er?
A "29er" is a mountain bike that uses 700C rims and wide, fat 700C tires (ISO 622) instead of 26" (ISO 559) rims and tires. The "29" name comes from the approximate outside diameter of the overall rim and wide tire.

These larger diameter wheels and tires are supposed to roll over obstacle better and have less rolling resistance than the older 26" size. They are the latest new thing in MTBs.
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