29” or 27,5”
"OUR STORE AT YOUR DOOR" 2YOU SERVICEWhich wheel diameter to choose?
Big Wheels: SUPERIOR Philosophy
For ten years now, everyone involved in the development of SUPERIOR bikes, believes that 29” is the ideal wheel diameter for MTB. A belief that is clearly confirmed by global trends. Reduced resistance both on and off-road, better handling when tackling obstacles, stable tracking and improved rider confidence - all these features make the 29" wheels the ideal choice for a growing number of mountain bikers.
The truth remains that for smaller cyclists, especially women ( with a height under 170 cm) can find 29" wheels pose a problem when it comes to the overall frame geometry of the frame as the large wheel diameter dictates the length of the frame geometry making it virtually impossible to achieve effective race geometry for smaller riders.
29” or 27,5”: Which wheel diameter to choose?
For this reason we decided to include wheels with a diameter of 27.5 " into our 2014 collection, providing a suitable alternative for smaller cyclists still want the benefits of larger wheels. 27.5" wheels still deliver the handling qualities of 29" wheels whilst keeping frame geometry which suits smaller riders. This principle has already been successfully tested at the highest level by the pro team headed by legendary Swiss rider Thomas Frischknecht. They all are of the height around 170 cm and wheels with a diameter of 27.5" are, with respect to their body proportions, the optimum alternative.
The wide range of SUPERIOR bikes is enhanced with fans of large wheels having the choice of 27.5" or 29” wheels as well as the usual frame sizing options.
- Models with 29" wheels are designed for riders with body height between 170 - 195 cm and are offered in frame sizes 17.5" + 19 ".
- Models with 27.5" wheels are designed for riders with body height between 140 - 180 cm and are offered in frame sizes 15.5" + 17.5".
Terrain roughness
Bigger wheels deal with rough terrain features like roots, rocks and potholes more effectively than 26ers thanks to lower weight distribution, bigger contact area of tire, larger tire diameter and greater inertia force, reducing fatigue and improving comfort.
Bigger wheels deal with rough terrain features like roots, rocks and potholes more effectively than 26ers thanks to lower weight distribution, bigger contact area of tire, larger tire diameter and greater inertia force, reducing fatigue and improving comfort.
Overcoming the obstacles
Compared with smaller wheels, bigger wheel approaches the obstacle at a shallower angle, and therefore easier to tackle, which makes riding smoother and safer. Larger wheels also reduce the risk of 'snakebite' punctures and rim damage.
Compared with smaller wheels, bigger wheel approaches the obstacle at a shallower angle, and therefore easier to tackle, which makes riding smoother and safer. Larger wheels also reduce the risk of 'snakebite' punctures and rim damage.
Your argument about 29ers is wrong. When I come up against a obstacle like you have shown on my non marketing bs mtb, I pop to front wheel up and over it, simples!!!
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