Its all about maximum speed and winning competitions. The Strive is an Enduro bike with a carbon frame and 29-inch wheels. It stands for uncompromising performance. 170 millimetres of front suspension, high frame stiffness, and advanced Shapeshifter technology allow for extreme downhill rides and agile climbs. Asfor weight, compared to the existing top-end Spectral 27.5 CFR chassis, the new Spectral 29 CF is allegedly lighter by 63 whole grams. That really doesn’t sound like much, but given the new frame has gotten considerably longer and slacker than the 27.5in version, the fact that it isn’t heavier is actually quite impressive. TheSlash 29er set the bar for long-travel 29ers when it was released two years ago. Buy a Slash for $3,679.99. Scott Ransom. The all new Scott Ransom came out in late-August with 170mm of travel front and rear, adjustable suspension rates, and the option to switch between 29- and 27.5-inch wheels. Brands talk a lot about revolutionizing
Winner– 27.5. The benefits of a 27.5 are right in line with that of a 26er, with a few of the advantages of 29ers. One of the first things to set the 27.5 and 29er apart, is
Ifyou are more comfortable and faster on a 27.5, then that’s the bike for you. But yes 29ers roll faster generally, but that doesn’t mean everyone is faster on them. People will always say “29 faster, 27.5 more fun/agile” but honestly the difference is pretty marginal. Bike geometry matters so much more. 130mm. 27.5 x 2.35. Each of the hardtails we reviewed is available in a frame only option. Many riders will either be looking to build their hardcore core hack on a budget from donor parts and spares or want to build it up to their own preferences, so we wanted to review the qualities of each frame rather than the full build.
Wouldlove to see these test with different size riders, short, tall, fat, skinny. 5'10 160lbs riders will have a much different experience on the bikes vs a 6'2 220 lbs or a 5'1 120 lbs rider

TheTLDR of it is: 29" wheels will faster both on the uphill and downhill. 27.5" will roll a little more slowly but feel more nimble. And a mullet (or MX) setup is a 29" front and 27.5"

Thenew Enduro will be offered in dedicated frames for 27.5-inch and 29er. The 29 pulls double duty: It’s 27.5+ (up to 3.0 inches wide) compatible. Specialized breaks down the wheel size
29 Specialized S-Works Enduro Team Edition Mullet bikes with 29” wheels up front and 27.5” wheels on the rear are a hot topic in the Downhill World Cup scene. In this test field, the GT Force Carbon was the only bike that came with mixed wheel sizes but it wasn’t the fastest bike. Of course, this can’t be attributed to the wheels Priceas reviewed: £68.99. Identified by the funky blue and yellow chequered sidewall logos, Michelin’s Racing Line MTB tyres are, you guessed it, made for racing. That means in DH and enduro categories they use the brand’s grippiest compounds and thick, durable casings to handle the toughest tracks in the world. .
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