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29er Mountain Bikes & Components

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

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Bike Reviews
on Dec 18, 2020

First Look: 2021 Trek Slash 8 in for Review

by Greg Heil
The aluminum 2021 Trek Slash 8 enduro bike sports updated geometry and improved features.
News
on Dec 8, 2020

All New Canyon Stoic Hardtail is Both Aggressively Specced and Priced

by Jeff Barber
The Canyon Stoic features a 140mm fork and aluminum frame, priced around $1,000.
Forum
on Dec 7, 2020

Short Travel 29er - Heavy XC/Light Trail Advice?

started by Mann
Last reply on Dec 7, 2020
 
All, long time reader, infrequent poster here! In the market for a shorter travel 29er and had some questions. A...
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News
on Oct 13, 2020

2021 Specialized Stumpjumper Drops Horst-Link, Dedicated 27.5 models

by Matt Miller
Specialized moves to a flexible stay suspension design for carbon models, and ditches 27.5-wheeled builds for the new Stumpjumper.
News
on Sep 3, 2020

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

by Brian Gerow
The updated Trek Slash enduro bike preserves the best bits and updates the rest.
News
on Aug 26, 2020

The Polygon Siskiu T Series Receives Updates, Remains Affordable

by Brian Gerow
2021 Polygon Siskiu builds are priced between $1,799 and $2,299, and size medium bikes come with either 29" or 27'5"...
News
on Jul 28, 2020

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

by Jeff Barber
This all carbon race bike looks like a work of art, and is priced accordingly.
News
on Jun 22, 2020

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

by Jeff Barber
Commencal makes big changes to the Meta All Mountain bike for 2021.
News
on Jun 22, 2020

Revel adds a new 29" XC Whip to Their Growing Lineup, Named Ranger

by Brian Gerow
With 120mm of travel up front and 115mm out back, the all new Revel Ranger should be a cozy short...
Bike Reviews
on Jun 10, 2020

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

by Jeff Barber
The Niner RIP 9 is a trail bike that's optimized for riding nearly any descent, from everyday rides to the...
Bike Reviews
on Jun 5, 2020

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

by Matt Miller
The Spot Ryve 115 has a unique suspension platform that feels almost energetic under pedaling.
News
on Apr 28, 2020

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

by Brian Gerow
It seems that the engineers at Transition were pretty stoked with this all-mountain bike to begin with, and made a...
News
on Apr 27, 2020

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

by Brian Gerow
Nukeproof filled the trail bike slot in their lineup last year with the Reactor 290 RS, and now they have...
Bike Reviews
on Apr 23, 2020

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

by Matt Miller
The Guerrilla Gravity 'The Smash' feels more capable than the name implies.
Bike Reviews
on Apr 2, 2020

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

by Matt Miller
First impressions of the big wheeled, long-travel mountain bike by Denver-based Guerrilla Gravity.
Gear
on Mar 30, 2020

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

by Brian Gerow
Are mullet bikes worth the hype? We interview some industry pros to find out if mixed wheel bikes will soon...
Mountain Bike Podcast
on Mar 16, 2020

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

by Jeff Barber
Chris shares how Niner got its start, weighs in on the mountain bike wheel size debate, and talks about the...
Bike Reviews
on Mar 13, 2020

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

by Matt Miller
We take out the Ibis Ripmo V2 mountain bike on the rough trails of Sedona, Az.
Bike Reviews
on Mar 2, 2020

All New $398 Schwinn Axum 29er, Tested

by Jeff Barber
The Schwinn Axum is a 29er with 2.6-inch-wide tires and a one-by drivetrain for under $500.
Bike Reviews
on Feb 24, 2020

The Orbea Occam Will Make any Bike Quiver Quiver [Review]

by Brian Gerow
The Orbea Occam trail bike follows through on its promise of a well-built, lightweight, and agile mountain bike that is...
News
on Feb 17, 2020

The Plus-Tire Trend Died Quickly, and 29ers are Continuing to Push 27.5 Out of the Picture

by Matt Miller
The 29er resurgence threatens the 27.5+ tire to a short-lived life. Will the same thing happen to all 27.5-inch mountain...
News
on Feb 12, 2020

The Jamis Portal and Hardline Mountain Bikes get the Carbon Fiber Treatment

by Brian Gerow
The popular Jamis Portal 130mm 29er and Hardline 160mm 27.5" mountain bikes are going full carbon fiber for 2020.
Bike Reviews
on Feb 10, 2020

In For Test: Mondraker's Foxy RR Long Travel Carbon 29er

by Brian Gerow
First impressions aboard the long travel Mondraker Foxy 29er trail bike.
News
on Feb 4, 2020

Pivot Updates their Popular Switchblade 29er Trail Bike With Added Travel and More Aggressive Angles

by Brian Gerow
The latest version of the Pivot Switchblade trail bike adds 7mm of rear travel and can run longer dropper posts....
Bike Reviews
on Jan 20, 2020

Sage Powerline Titanium 29er is a Mountain Bike for the Long Haul [Review]

by Jeff Barber
The Sage Powerline titanium 29er mountain bike features timeless construction with a fairly progressive design that should serve riders for...
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