So the main difference between these bikes is their size. The term 27.5" and 29" refers to the diameter of the wheel. The 27.5" is smaller than the 29" wheel, as a GoodyearNewton 29 x 2.4" Folding: Schwalbe Nobby Nic 29 x 2.4" Bontrager XR4 29 x 2.6" Specialized Butcher GRID TRAIL, GRIPTON compound, 27.5" x 2.8" Maxxis Minion DHF 29 x 2.5" EXO TR: Rear Tire: Goodyear Escape 29 x 2.35" Folding: Schwalbe Wicked WIll 29 x 2.4" Bontrager XR4 29 x 2.6" Specialized Slaughter GRID Oneof the top mountain bikes in the Philippines for 2023 is the Hiland Bike 26". A lightweight aluminum frame and hydraulic disc brakes provide solid stopping capability on any surface. The suspension fork helps to lessen bumps on uneven ground, and the 26-inch wheels offer excellent rollover capabilities. RagleyBig Wig: was $2,599.99, now $1,429.99 at Chain Reaction. Save massive $1,170 on this steel-framed beauty of a hardtail mountain bike from Ragley. Available in sizes M-XL, the Big Wig strikes a balance between hardcore capabilities and all-day riding, giving commanding control when the trail gets steep and rowdy. The29er, while feeling a ton faster, was exactly the same speed as the 27.5" wheeled bike. Both days I averaged 10.7 mph. I was shocked to say the least. I almost always 'felt' "fast" on the 29er and the 27.5 felt like it lumbered along. In short, the 27.5" bike felt lazy. I felt like I was piloting the 29er. Ifwe pit a 29er against a 27.5er and a 26er, and if all three bikes have the same gears and quality components, then the 29er will take first place, the 27.5-second place, and the 26er last place. This single-suspension 29-inch mountain bike, though, is quite a good beginner’s mountain bike. It has 24-speed options, mechanical disc 29× 2.25 27,5 × 3.0 Is there a significant difference in the total diameter? When I switched to 29er I was amazing and I love 29er bikes. But a 29+ is much more expensive than a 27,5+ one. So if I could get approx the same total diameter (wheel+tyre) like on a normal 29er then 27,5+ would be fine for me. 26erVs. 29er: A Beginners Perspective. The 26er is a better bike for beginners because of its lightweight design, which means that you have more control over the bike. The 29er isn’t ideal for beginners, and it takes some getting used to. TY3T.