[33red]

It seems many enjoy rims that are 29 or 30 mm.
I am curious, i have an older style 29er with tiny rims, 2.4 in front, 2.2 in rear. I hope to demo some bikes to feel the difference. The 29x3.0 are just not what i am looking for.
Next week demos are starting in my area.
Thanks.

 

[Cotharyus]

I'm running 2.6 Maxxis Rekons on my Trance 29er. If you demo one though, it will likely have the 2.3 minions on it.

 

[MSU Alum]

Also, Ripmo and Ripley take them. I'm guessing the trend is for the newer 29ers to take up to 2.6" tires.

 

[driver bob]

Trek Fuel EX will take a 2.6 F&R, otherwise you're into Stache/Full Stache territory.

 

[kosmo]

The new Trek Top Fuel will ship with 2.4s. Knowing that Trek is pretty conservative, I suspect 2.6s will easily fit.

I'll know for sure in July, when mine ships!

 

[Tystevens]

The Ripmo I demo'ed had 2.6s on it. Felt great!

 

[bmore_mtb]

2019 Stumpjumper and Scott Genius come with 2.6 F/R

 

[JACKL]

Banshee Prime easily takes a 2.6 with the standard dropouts, 2.8 or a little bigger with the long dropouts.

 

[Five0]

I run 2.6 Rekons on my Niner Jet RDO.

 

[MTBMILES]

Ibis Ripmo, Ripley and DV9. I love having tires this size, it makes the ride so much better as long as you’re not in a cross country race what does it matter?


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[iliveonnitro]

Trek Slash and Remedy can fit up to true 2.6s.

 

[Hambone70]

Salsa Horsethief.

Great idea to demo a 29er. I should have done that before blindly buying a 26er replacement.

 

[fmendes]

Rocky Mountain Instinct new models.

 

[CharacterZero]

Knolly Fugitive

 

[Sidewalk]

E29

 

[HEMIjer]

I recently switched my 2016 Stache over to 29x26 on 30mm inner rim, its awesome. Still great traction but with firmer sidewall support in the rear tire on a HT feels great and bike just seems to accelerate out of turns much better.

 

[33red]

I recently switched my 2016 Stache over to 29x26 on 30mm inner rim, its awesome. Still great traction but with firmer sidewall support in the rear tire on a HT feels great and bike just seems to accelerate out of turns much better.

What about your lower BB? Problems with pedal strikes? MY HT is on 27.5x3.0 and i want to go with smaller tires. My arms are 175 i might switch to 165. Thanks.

 

[SpartyinWI]

Ibis DV9