Regardless of the frame material, traction and smoothness across rough terrain are definitely improved with a 29er.
The bigger tyres have a greater contact surface improving traction and grip whether climbing, descending, cornering or braking.
One downside is additional weight, but the payback is additional comfort. The greater air volume in the tyres gives additional suspension, but more importantly the bigger wheels hit obstacles at a shallower angle therefore rolling over them with greater ease than a smaller wheel.
The longer wheel base necessary to accommodate the 29” wheels provide both stability and greater comfort.
There are significant geometry tweaks required to balance out the bigger wheels, the BB has to drop comparatively lower on a 29er than on 26 wheels, and the head tube has to be as short as possible with a negative rise stem to keep the front end on the ground whilst climbing.
Sizes: [15]-17-19-21-23"
Frame: Big Nine TFS-D-Single
Color: black(red/white)
Fork: SR 29 XCR RL 100
Derailleur front: Shimano M590
Derailleur rear: Shimano Deore XT
Shifters: Shimano SL-M591 -3 / -10
Brake levers: attached
Brakes: Shimano M446 180/180 mm
Chainwheel: Shimano M522 octa 42-32-24
BB-Set: Shimano Octalink
Chain: KMC X10 10s
Hubs: Shimano M435 cen
Rims: Big Nine Pro D
Freewheel: Sram PG1030 11-36
Tires: Maxxis Crossmark 29er 2.1 fold
Handlebar: Merida Comp OS Flat, 660 mm
Stem: Merida Comp 1 OS, -10°
Headset: OS Cartridge
Seatpost: Merida Comp SB12, 27.2 mm
Saddle: Merida Pro SI/Slim
Pedals: XC Alloy
Weight: 13 Kg | 28.6 Lbs (Size 17")
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SMOOTH-WELDING
Smoothened welding line by using specific welding technology - improved outlook, without any weakening of the welding structure.
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TFS TECHNO FORMING SYSTEM
Through some mechanical pressing-operations 3-dimensional shaped tubes made of Racelite 6061 alloy.
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RACELITE 6061 ALUMINUM
ATTS down-tube with MERIDA-typical Shotgun shape.
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EGG-SHAPE HEADTUBE
Egg-shaped head-tube with semi integrated bearings and bigger dimensions at the tube's centre - for an optimim in head-tube stiffness.
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REMOTE LOCK-OUT
Device to lock the suspension (fork and/or rear-shock) through switching a cable actuated lever, being mounted at the handlebar.
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K-MOUNT DROP-OUT
Disc-dropout with integrated 2-bolt direct-mount for HEBIE rear-frame kick-stand.
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