Maybe a different take is that smaller riders are going to struggle fitting 29er DH frames. To further that point descending on a 27.5" bike felt like a 26" bike, but with better rolling characteristics. Maybe with 29er wheels the geometry is compromised enough that the DH guys have more fun riding 27.5" bikes, but feel forced to ride 29er for the rolling advantages.
June 9, 2017, 8:26 a.m. - Tim Coleman
Maybe a different take is that smaller riders are going to struggle fitting 29er DH frames. To further that point descending on a 27.5" bike felt like a 26" bike, but with better rolling characteristics. Maybe with 29er wheels the geometry is compromised enough that the DH guys have more fun riding 27.5" bikes, but feel forced to ride 29er for the rolling advantages.