Well, it has been a little more than a year since I started this post, and 29ers are the hands down favorite among singletracks riders (according to the poll). I believe that the inherent value and benefits of a 29er speak for themselves, but it is great to see that so many others feel the same way. A riding buddy of mine has done the math, with a 29er vs. a 26er; the 29er has a "long legs" advantage of 18 inches. That means, that when I’m in gear 2,5, and he’s in gear 2,5, I’m going 18 inches farther under the same gear ratio. That is probably why the 29er is yet to be on the olympic stage. There is just too much of an advantage. Not to mention all of the other great rolling benefits. Thanks to everyone who has contributed their thoughts and opinions on the subject. 😃