29er Vs Mixed Wheel - Which Is Better? | GMBN Tech Does Science!

What's better, a 29er or a mixed wheel bike? Owen Coutts aka Owen The Bike Nerd goes for a ride on a full 29" bike and a mixed wheel size of 29" front and 27.5" rear to ask the question which one is better?

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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
02:20 - Run One - Full 29"
03:14 - Run Two - Mixed Wheel
04:22 - ⚠️ NERD TIME ⚠️
06:06 - Terrain
06:28 - Travel
07:05 - Racer requirements
08:14 - Geometry Changes
09:02 - Tyre Footprint
10:07 - Acceleration
10:38 - Suspension Dynamics
11:10 - Bumps In The Road
11:30 - Gears
12:08 - Wheel Stiffness
12:51 - Wheelbase
13:35 - Wheels
13:51 - BB Drop Vs BB Height
14:55 - ⏱ The Times

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