Issue 27 [of Singletrack World Magazine] features a test of four 29er bikes. This video podcast is from the day we went out to take the pretty pictures that you can now see in the mag.

I was wondering how many riders (or manufacturers for that matter) set up their 29ers to have equal gear inches to a 26er. My first thought is to use a compact crank set-up with 20/30/40 rings. This would give you similar overall gearing to a 26er for super steep climbing, with the added [...]

Our reporter in the field, Brant Richards of On-One, today managed to get his greasy hands on a single rideable Kenda Nevegal 29×2.35″ sample.
His initial measurements produced : 51mm casing, 57mm outer knobs, 805g.
Casing is expected to “grow” a bit as it sits at pressure.
Another business insider, extreme endurance racer Mike Curiak, got the explanation [...]

Cycling News:

One of the most heated debates in bike technology at the moment is between adherents of the relatively new “29-inch” wheel size for mountain bikes and users of regular wheel sizes. Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be taking a look at the pros and cons of the new format. To start with, [...]

I do know that there’s 15” frame bikes out there, but I keep hearing conflicting reports about “height restrictions” on 29ers. Some folks seem to be saying that shorter people would not enjoy or get as much out of the “29er experience” as they should, saying that basically if you’re under 5’9, you’re better off [...]

This just in from China :
Actual samples were showing of the Kenda Nevegal 29×2.3 and “a” Panaracer 2.3
Sounds good, doesn’t it? It’s about time he WTB Exiwolf got some competition. Both Kenda and Panaracer 26×2.3″ tires seem to be very well appreciated, should be pretty amazing in 29″.
You heard it first on TwentyNineInches.com !