The difference between wheel diameters 26” and 29” is not just in the size but also in the responsiveness during ride. There are several aspects for comparison of the two sizes. The most important one, with greater impact on the quality of ride can be summarised in the following five areas:
| Frame | INSTINCT 29, TRACTION 29, DEXTER 29 (*) 2011 | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| size (") | 17" | 19" | 21" | |||||||
| minimal height (cm) | 168 | 180 | 190 | |||||||
| maximal height (cm) | 179 | 189 | 205 | |||||||
| S/T c-t (mm) | 432 | 483 | 535 | |||||||
| S/T c-c (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| T/T h (mm) | 606 | 631 | 651 | |||||||
| T/T a (mm) | 584 | 605 | 625 | |||||||
| H/T (mm) | 115 | 120 | 125 | |||||||
| C/S (mm) | 450 | 450 | 450 | |||||||
| W/B (mm) | 1112 | 1131 | 1146 | |||||||
| S/T ang. (°) | 73 | 73 | 72.5 | |||||||
| H/T ang. (°) | 70 | 70.5 | 70.5 | |||||||
| F/L (mm) | 490 | 490 | 490 | |||||||
| B/B drop (mm) | 58 | 58 | 58 | |||||||
| F/R (mm) | 42 | 42 | 42 | |||||||
S/T c-t - seat tube (center-top)
T/T h - top tube horizontal
T/T a - top tube actual
H/T - head tube
C/S - chain stay
W/B - wheel base
S/T ang. - seat tube angle
H/T ang. - head tube angle
F/L - fork length
B/B drop - bottom bracket drop
F/R - fork rake
* - 1 1/8" semiintegrated head set 50 mm
| Size: | 17", 19", 21" |
|---|---|
| Headset: | AUTHOR Integrated 1-1/8" |
| Bottom bracket: | SHIMANO M552-10 BB unit |
| Converter: | SHIMANO SLX |
| Freewheel: | SHIMANO HG-81-10 11-36 (10) |
| Cartridges: | AUTHOR Xenon Disc 32 holes |
| Brake levers: | SHIMANO M505 |
| Spokes: | black stainless steel 2.0 mm |
| Pedals: | SHIMANO M520 clipless |
| Stem: | AUTHOR alloy |
| Sleeve: | AUTHOR (34.9) |
| Seat: | AUTHOR Super Sport |
| Weight: | 12,9 Kg / 19" |