Why should we choose 29-inch wheels?

Our 29-inch bikes are remarkably agile and fun to ride—a testament to our design philosophy: a lowered bottom bracket, shortened chainstays, and an extended top tube. Regardless of your height, riding style, or skill level, our 29-inch models deliver peak performance and distinct advantages to every mountain biker.

29er Technology

From suspension systems to disc brakes, the technological evolution of mountain biking has consistently aimed to deliver superior performance and an enhanced riding experience. In recent years, the emergence of new wheel sizes has fundamentally reshaped the trajectory of mountain bike development. We have embraced the larger wheel diameter—and harnessed its potential—to create the authentic Trips 29. As riders ourselves, we have observed how others perform on the trail; drawing upon these real-world riding experiences, we have designed a diverse range of models while continuously refining the platform to mitigate the inherent drawbacks of 29-inch wheels. Simply repurposing 26-inch frame geometry is insufficient; whether you are a wide-eyed beginner just starting out or a seasoned mountain biking veteran, the Trips 29 represents the lightest, fastest, and most efficient mountain bike available. Regardless of height or gender, every rider can now enjoy the distinct advantages that large-diameter wheels bring to the mountain biking experience.

Why Choose a Trips 29er?

**Suitable for All Heights:** The 29er isn't just for tall riders. We’ve done our homework—meticulously optimizing the bike's geometry to ensure that riders of all heights can enjoy the inherent advantages of 29-inch wheels. Our 29ers feature unique geometric angles that deliver agile handling and a truly fun riding experience. **Responsive Handling:** All of our 29er frames feature short chainstays; this ensures exceptional rigidity in the rear triangle, resulting in highly responsive handling. We also utilize a shorter tapered head tube to maintain a low front-end profile, making the bike more agile in corners and enhancing overall control. **Lowest Center of Gravity:** We positioned the bottom bracket very low on our 26-inch models, and we’ve applied that exact same height setting to our 29ers. This allows the rider to establish a lower pivot point situated between the front and rear wheel axles. This center-of-gravity design endows our 29ers with superior stability and enhanced handling capabilities. **The Lightest 29er:** We place a strong emphasis on weight reduction across every single one of our 29er models. From our FACT carbon fiber frames to our tubeless-ready Roval wheelsets, we are constantly striving to shed weight to deliver the ultimate riding experience.

We have completely overhauled our 29er lineup, aiming for the lightest, fastest, and most efficient performance possible.

Optimized Roval Wheelsets

To address the weight increase associated with larger wheel diameters, our Roval XC, Trail, and All-Mountain wheelsets are specifically engineered for these distinct riding disciplines. The entire lineup of Roval 29er carbon wheelsets features groundbreaking weight-saving technologies. Wider rims provide enhanced stability and durability on more challenging terrain, while improved Tubeless-ready compatibility allows for easy conversion to a tubeless setup—delivering the lightest possible weight with effortless simplicity. These wheelsets are designed to meet the demands of every riding experience.

Gearing

To enable the large wheels to reach high speeds, we utilize a custom 29-inch-specific gearing system designed to meet the rider's needs.

Tires

We offer a full range of 29-inch tires, including the low-rolling-resistance Renegade; the versatile Fast Trak and Ground Control; and the newly developed 2.3-inch-wide Butcher.

Handlebars

Depending on the specific model and rider requirements, we utilize different handlebars across our range of 29er bikes to achieve the optimal front-end height. Although our frames feature short head tubes, rigorous testing has demonstrated that they maintain exceptional durability in real-world riding conditions.