I tried a 29er for the first time in may this year, a sir niner I have since sold my cotic soul as I can’t see me going back to 26″ wheels, I can’t put my finger on it but it just feels right, I’m only 5’10” so its not because I’m excessively tall. The wheels definitely roll better on the cheeky techy stuff in cannock where I ride. I ride SS though so I’m used to putting in a bit of effort 🙂