Dirt Rag TV: EWR OWB 29er Test Ride

Dirt Rag Eastern Woods Research EWB Bikes OWB 29er mountain bike test ride.

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[J0N3ZY95]

What is 29er? Does it just mean like 29" (inch)??

[DirtRagMag]

OWB 29er is the model name.

[RavensHalo]

What was your overall opinion of the 29er after the test ride? Curious to know since I am considering buying one.

[DirtRagMag]

@RavensHalo you can read my review here on the Dirt Rag website, just search for EWR OWB.

[braaup]

@J0N3ZY95 29er means 29 inch front wheel

[veloramaru]

Actually "29 inch" is a marketing therm that refers to a wheel diameter 622mm (or 700C).

[DJtaka86]

From riding both 26 and 29 inch wheels I can say the following things:

1.) the 29er wheel allows you to roll over larger objects that are higher off the ground. This refers to the 'angle of attack'.

2.) the feel of a hard tail (HT) 29er frame is almost the same I feel on a Full suspension.

3.) A 26in wheel does accelerate faster, however the 29in wheel keeps more momentum. As Badixon86 said 29 is better for technical terrain but once up to speed, has an advantage.

[Badixon86]

A 29er has a wheel diameter of 29 inches instead of the stranded 26 inch wheels. 26 is faster on flat terrain while 29 is better suited for technical terrain.

[unclefuzzyss]

sweet

[Karloventures]

Mad skilz, yo!