Originally Posted by
Andy_K
Well above the tire size this one has. It's obviously not "really" a 29er. It came with 29x1.6 tires (42mm). I would say you need more than 2 inches to call it a 29er. Knobby tread would help too. I think Marin calls it an "urban 29er". Don't you love marketing?

Hey Andy, I have the Hamilton 29er from Marin, the singlespeed 29er from Marin. Looks very similar to my bike (except for the disc brakes and gears obviously).
I really dig the upgrades to your bike.