Originally Posted by
stomppow
The way I see it, 29er should refer to two things:
1- the rim width. Yes it is a 622mm rim, but at an 18mm width like a regular 700, you would go with 700x30 or something for 28 inch total, but with 28mm width, you would have to go with something like 700x50, for a 29 inch total. Same rim diameter, different total diameter of tire plus rim.
2-for it to be a 29er, it should have some resemblance of mountain bike geometry, like the Surly Karate Monkey, thats a real 29er
Its a true 29er. It does have more of an urban bike layout but you can take it anywhere. Its designed for tough city streets but would work well on dirt and gravel trails and singletrack.