Originally Posted by
MichaelW
29ers are over-built, you don't need his much bike to ride to work.
Stuff you don' need: knobbly tyres, suspension, wide bars
Stuff you do need: std rack and fender eyelets, rack-compatible rear disc mount.
The 29er platform is tough and versatile. You get a bomb-proof bike for urban streets and the ability to accept wider tires is a plus.