29 er up front and 26 at the rear

[Magnetic]

Came across this.... Wonder what the logic behind this is? Maybe the new standard to be pushed by manufactures after 650b

Edited June 15, 2013 by Magnetic

[Sniffie]

Came across this.... Wonder what the logic behind this is? Maybe the new standard to be pushed by manufactures after 650b

It is called a 69er. The idea is not new at all, I saw them for the first time 2008. The logic behind the concept was to capture the best of both worlds; 29'' up front to roll over trail obstacles better and 26" at the back for better handling. Somehow the idea never took off.... I must say it is one ugly beast.

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/mountain/product/review-trek-69er-3x9-09-32742

Edited June 15, 2013 by Sniffie

[Sidekick Racer]

Cheaper way to upgrade?

[niterider]

Somehow the idea never took off.... I must say it is one ugly beast.

 

One reason might be that racing rules say both wheels must be the same size.

[Guest Latent Blue]

Its been there a while...

 

96ers and 69ers... depends on which is in the front and which is in the back...

[the nerd]

Trek made an actual model called a 69er... awesome bike to ride!!

[Guest Latent Blue]

Trek made an actual model called a 69er... awesome bike to ride!!

 

Yip. Angry looking, little ugly beaut

[BogusOne]

Trek sold 69er's as standard a few years back. dunno if they still do... As far as i remember they weren't really popular... Looks crap imho

[the nerd]

I will find the pictures j have somewhere of an awesome trek 69er and you tell me if its crap!! Ha ha. There have been a couple for sale on the hub here over the years.

[Guest Latent Blue]

[Guest Latent Blue]

96er. 29 in the back, dumbass in front