Originally Posted by
trance 27.5
I run a 27.5 because I'm short (5'5") and find I can control the bike better, than with a 29 tire.
I spoke to someone at the trail yesterday and he said 27.5 is better at climbing... but he has a 29er.
I don't know if what he said is true, so I ask here...
Honestly i had lots of 26 and one 29 buyed 1 year ago.
The bike with 29 seems to be easy for climbing because the whells height roll easy on rocks and small bumps. But the 26 is a lot more agile.
For me a 26 without rocks and perfect terrain will be a lot more faster than 29 , but at the same time in a bad terrain a 29 seems to be more faster because the rocks and bumps do not impact on the bike overall handling.