Message #19615

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Yeah, I guess it's all how you want to define mainstream, but Fisher was big with 29" at least 10 years ago. I sold Bianchi and Diamondback 29ers in 1994 or so, but they called them 700c.

I think this time manufacturers don't want to be late to the party. Also, 29ers do have some big challenges that 650bs don't have. It's just easier to build good bikes for 650b wheels.