29er Archives

29ers are mountain bikes with 29-inch diameter rims. Keep up to date on the latest 29er news, reviews, and conversations here.

New Devinci Spartan Adds High Pivot and Size-Specific Chainstays

A Peek at the Starling Murmur for our Upcoming Mid-Travel MTB Mashup

'Mullet' Miranda vs. 29er Miranda: Who is faster? [Video]

Last Bikes new 145mm Cinto All-mountain Bike is Handmade in Germany

Alchemy Bikes Updates the Arktos Frame With Various Travel Options and a Mixed-Wheel Build

First Look: 2021 Trek Slash 8 in for Review

All New Canyon Stoic Hardtail is Both Aggressively Specced and Priced

2021 Specialized Stumpjumper Drops Horst-Link, Dedicated 27.5 models

The 2021 Trek Slash Gets Longer Reach, More Travel, and Wider Knock Block Steering

The Polygon Siskiu T Series Receives Updates, Remains Affordable

This is What an $8,000 Rigid Hardtail Mountain Bike Looks Like

2021 Commencal Meta AM Slackens Head Tube Nearly 2°, Promises Reduced Leg Fatigue

The Niner RIP 9 is Keen to Descend the Fastest Trails [Review]

The Niner RIP 9 is a trail bike that's optimized for riding nearly any descent, from everyday rides to the bike park.

The Spot Ryve 115 Forgives Your Poor Climbing Lines and Technique [Review]

The Spot Ryve 115 has a unique suspension platform that feels almost energetic under pedaling.

The Updated Transition Sentinel Doesn't Follow the Current Mini-DH Bike Trend

It seems that the engineers at Transition were pretty stoked with this all-mountain bike to begin with, and made a few final touches on their otherwise dialed design with this update.

The New Nukeproof Reactor 290 ST is a Lightweight, Light-Trail Bike

Nukeproof filled the trail bike slot in their lineup last year with the Reactor 290 RS, and now they have a shorter-travel version for the light and whippy set.

The Guerrilla Gravity 'The Smash' is More Than a Hammer

The Guerrilla Gravity 'The Smash' feels more capable than the name implies.

The Guerrilla Gravity 'The Smash' [In for Test]

First impressions of the big wheeled, long-travel mountain bike by Denver-based Guerrilla Gravity.

Mullet Bikes: Party in The Front or Rear? Exploring the How and Why

Are mullet bikes worth the hype? We interview some industry pros to find out if mixed wheel bikes will soon take over the MTB world.

Niner President and Co-founder Chris Sugai Interview [Podcast #242]

Chris shares how Niner got its start, weighs in on the mountain bike wheel size debate, and talks about the latest from the brand.

Charging Through Sedona on the Ibis Ripmo V2 [Test Ride Review]

We take out the Ibis Ripmo V2 mountain bike on the rough trails of Sedona, Az.

All New $398 Schwinn Axum 29er, Tested

The Schwinn Axum is a 29er with 2.6-inch-wide tires and a one-by drivetrain for under $500.