Originally Posted by
MichaelW
A few years ago, 26" wheels were faster and stronger than 700c wheel but due to a recent change in the laws of physics, that situation has been reversed.
29er wheels belong on big bikes for big guys and 26" wheels belong on small bikes for small riders.
I'm 6'2" and big. I don't like the way 29er's bring my center of gravity even higher when I'm off-road. Amongst other things, see above.