Home / Culture Recumbents: Expired **29ers finally get their due in Wired magazine, though some riders argue 650b wheels are the next big thing.** (18 words) By Jeff Barber October 24, 2007 Last Updated: June 4, 2026 3 comments Singletracks may earn commissions from affiliate links and/or receive products from manufacturers for review. Read our editorial guidelines here. From the current issue of Wired magazine. EXPIRED: Recumbents TIRED: Fixies WIRED: 29ers I’m sure there are a lot of geeks scratching their heads right now. Those of us on the bleeding edge know 29ers are TIRED while 650b is WIRED 😉 Culture New Enve Gravel Rims are Up to 28mm Wide Internally, Use External Nipple Construction Culture 4 Benefits of Lunchtime Mountain Biking Utah Moab's North Klonzo Trails Great for Early Intermediate Riders Utah Park City plans to open some trails to e-bikes... but 68% of locals are opposed to the change
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Oct 24, 2007
Oct 24, 2007
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6375259.stm
Oct 24, 2007
The real question is, could a recumbent be fitted with 29-inch tires? If so would that bring recumbents back from the hipster dead?