To all you 29er's out there!

Seems to be that is the point of the mpora article that Steve Jones found that was not the case. No idea if you've actually spent an extended period riding a good 29er, but there is no real world reason why they should be slower, not as good in tight technical trails. I've spent years on 26" bikes, and after 12 months on a 29er can honestly not see myself going back. I can happily clear the tight, steep, loose switchbacks on my local trails far better on the 29er than on any of my 26" bikes, and am often leaving my riding mates behind in the most technical sections as they struggle for traction. Big wheels sure aren't slowing me down.

fair enough mate, i know loads of people who absolutely rave about 29ers, but i've not found them to be worth it for me. guess they just work for certain people and not for others.