In the world of Mountainbikes there has always been a couple of wheel size standards. For the majority 26″ wheel bikes are the norm, for some a 24″ wheel makes sense. Welcome to the new standard! 29″ of sweet, trail eating wheel coming at ya! The 29″ wheel standard has been around for a handful of years and is just beginning to hit it’s stride in the mainstream. Case in point, Kona (and most bike manufacturers) now offer 29″ versions of their most popular models. Read more after the jump…
The advantages of the 29″ wheel format are that they roll over obstacles much easier and smoother, they have a bigger contact patch so have much better traction, and they climb like they have wings.
The shop now has a Kona Big Kahuna in as a Demo bike that you are welcome to come and test ride! Throw a leg over and find out what the 29er revolution is all about!
We’ll be doing a more in depth review of the Big Kahuna so check back!
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Jer, Big Jer or Big Daddy, is a long time resident of Hornby Island. He is one of Hornby's cycling communitie's loudest and hardest working advocates. An original member of the group that produced many of our world class trails and the Bike Fest phenomenon, Jeremy has always beleived in the joy of riding. Being co-owner of the Hornby Outdoors Ltd bike shop and kayak services is part of the greater vision of cycling and outdoor recreation on Hornby. |