Originally Posted by
steve-in-kville
1) Would a 29er be practical for seasonal commuting?
Yes.
Originally Posted by
steve-in-kville
2) Would my hieghth pose a problem?
Probably.
Go with 650b wheels. 26" is going away. 650b (27.5") is the vertically challenged answer to high performance 700c fattys. Do a search for 650 high end wheels. Everyone is making that size and the rest of the industry will follow. The conversion already well underway to address the needs of those not suited for 29ers.
Here is a pretty good article to sort it out for yourself:
War of the Wheel Sizes - Big Wheel Bikes | Bike Magazine
You're welcome!