[Closed] 27.5 V 29 hmmmm...

Smaller wheels with bigger tyres are nearly as big as bigger wheels with smaller tyres shock!

No surprise at all, but some people need it pointing out to them.

I think the point is... that a change of tyres makes a difference. If you want to go bigger, it might be worth trying a bigger tyre before changing your whole bike.

But a 26*2.4 tyre feels and rolls nothing like a 27.5*2.1. The amount of cushioning, tyre squirm, etc all leads to a very different feel. Not to mention one is a lot wider for the same height!

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My 29 HansDampf on a 25mm internal width rim is 30.5"..but as stated previously, no point unless comparing apples with apples, and I'm sure they are all fun on a swoopy dusty trail in the forest on a warm sunny evening 🙂