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Dirt fans now have more wheel size options than ever before: 26”, 650b, or 29er. Why three sizes? Because we all like to ride a little differently, and we all should get to ride the way we want. It’s not a question of which size is better. It’s a question of how you like to ride, and which wheel size best suits your style.
26”: the original smaller wheel
The original 26” mountain bike wheel size is now the smallest diameter. It’s the most flickable, most playful wheel size. For those who like an active, nimble ride, 26” wheels are still a great choice.
650b: the new smaller wheel
650b is also commonly called 27.5”, but that’s not accurate. Looking at the standard ETRTO rim diameters, 650b is closer to 26” than to 29”. Not surprisingly, 650b rides and behaves much like a 26” wheel, with just a little more stability and speed. Depending on your riding style, 650b may be a better 26” wheel.
29er: the beauty of big wheels
29” wheels are noticeably bigger than 26” or 650b, and are the gold standard for stable, confident riding. Bigger wheels carry more momentum, roll over obstacles more easily, and offer greater stability and more traction than smaller options. Trek and Gary Fisher pioneered big wheels over 15 years ago, and we still do 29er better than anybody.
