Is 29er Too Big For Me?

I'm a small person (158cm) and you might think 29er is too big for me. let's try 29er on super steep rough trails at Burke Mountain and see how I feel!
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[@djsercy5879]

I feel like Yuka does a better job explaining things than GMBN

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

Totally agree...

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

It's often better to hear what less experienced rider has to say than someone with decades of exp. Regardless wheter they can explain MTB stuff really well or not. Especially when we are of similar level. DH Pro can "explain" things to you, that you never felt or noticed, thus are pretty useless, cause if you don't notice stuff, you can't counteract them anyway.

[@plmn93]

@@polishguywithhardtospellna8227 She's definitely more relatable than most KZbinrs.

[@HEIPPI]

You know it's scetchy when Yukas "oijoioioioioioi"'s are double the speed than normal :D

[@ncpov4751]

I love how Eric and yuka post at the same time it’s like Christmas every week

[@ethanlewandowski1939]

I just got my first real bike after convincing my dad I wanted to start mountain biking. You and your husband are the reason I started mountain biking. Me and my 2007 fuel ex 7 are gonna be mountain biking for a long time. Thank you!!!

[@wacamac1006]

nice how much did u get it for?

[@ethanlewandowski1939]

$250 I just took it for a ride and it’s so nice.

[@tizben]

@@ethanlewandowski1939 so worth it! Definitely an amazing beginner bike

[@ethanlewandowski1939]

tizben defiantly for the trail here in ny. 100mm of travel in-front and in rear. But I haven’t been able to ride it that much because it’s been snowing which is a little weird

[@gulfcitynd]

I have a Cannondale trail 8 hardtail it's a nice ride although when I ordered it in a medium which I thought was 27.5 but its a 29er

[@ncpov4751]

Nothings to big for you yuka you can do anything your awesome!!

[@elyhim]

I get all my courage from watching Yuka.

[@VanGirlYuka]

Lol thank you NCpov😂

[@Bessunger]

My son is about the same size (11 years old) and riding a 29er hardtail. He is very happy with the larger wheels!

[@freerangemtb]

3:50 - Being a Star Wars fan, I've been calling those Force Fist Bumps. haha! So I'm glad to see y'all are still getting out and keeping your distance, but still having fun. And I'm really starting to pay attention to your story-telling skills, as well. Something I definitely need to start honing for my own videos. Thanks for sharing! Stay upright, everyone! -Brian

[@oz8402]

How about trying a “mullet” bike.

[@AdventureCampingAustralia]

I love your videos Van Girl Yuka. There's something about your narration of the footage that relaxes me. Your riding is impressive!

[@polishguywithhardtospellna8227]

I really believe that 29" is not for short people, no matter how much marketing BS the manufacturers makes up. I'm worried, that rear tyre rubbing will cost Yuka dearly one day. So many videos on YT with the worst OTBs on drops and steep technical routy steps caused by stopping the rear wheel as the bike trancends the obstacle with the front wheel.

[@matevzmenart4257]

You can ride 27.5 in the rear. Forbidden just made mullet swingarms.

[@kellywysknowski2771]

Great to see you and Eric on 29's I've been riding 4 years on 27.5 and just started riding this year y first 29er. Definatly a learning experience, but so far enjoying them. Love your videos

[@theovstheo]

When she said “Blake” 😍 lol!

[@mfren6253]

Every time I watch your video’s I gain a bit more confidence and try a new technique. I hope you and Eric are enjoying your new bikes. Burke Mountian is a great place to explore and really get use to those 29ers. Burke is my home mountain (I live at the base) and you are right. There are a lot of features. Even the trees are features. Two trees in a V, with a 1/2” clearance, showed me what technical riding was all about. Dead Stop and trapped. Ouch!

[@tayyos8393]

あまりに長く家にいると、バイクに乗っていた感覚をイメージしながらビデオを見ることができなくなってます。富士見パノラマが、新シーズンの準備をしているインスタをあげてくれているけど東京にいる者としては現実感がないです。GW明け位には、屋外で楽しめることはOKになっているといいんだけど。そんな日本の状況でした。有り難う‼️

[@morko576]

Does anyone else have Vanguard Yuka on their subtitles? That's the coolest miss-spelling ever! Captivating again Yuka, wishing the best!

[@kshred3043]

I am anxiously waiting for Yuka's impressions of the 30.5"......Guaranteed to be hilarious. 🙂

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

Love how she says, today I'm riding with et, al, then "Eric from bcpov" instead of "my husband"... Ha ha...

[@mtb_alan]

“Calm down, Yuka!” 😁 Cool to see you adjusting to 29. Making me consider 29 now. 🤔

[@pirochu666]

はじめまして from California! I also just switched to 29" in March, straight from 26", skipping 27.5". I had hesitated to even consider riding anything larger than 26" for a very long time, because I'm only 5'8" with a typical Japanese "long torso & short legs" combo (胴長短足), LOL! So I was pleasantly surprised how seamless the transition to 29" was, while benefiting from its positive traits. Probably all thanks to modern-29" geo (especially Transition's SBG) - climbs, gaps, drops, steeps are all good. Enjoy your new 29" rig, and keep 'em 「よっこいしょ」 coming!

[@rekamniar]

Wow Yuka can definitely keep up with the big boys... you are really good at making and narrating a story

[@RobBastien]

Yuka, that was a really good video. I too, as a shorter rider, question wether my 29er is right for me.

[@DirtDigglerDetecting]

Jordan mentioned you. You are Great and Funny. I subbed. thanks for sharing

[@VanCan]

Nice job Yuka, those trails are steep!

[@thepedalsadvocate7389]

Love Burke Mountain. Great video.

[@nickkautzman9711]

Thanks for bringing another smile.

[@ronmatthews2170]

Eric sounded very bossy. He does not own you.

[@rifu2301]

I had the same experience as Yuka, hitting my butt on my first 29er ride. Gradually, I hit it less and less. It's all about recalibrating the required body movement to get over stuff. Generally, bigger wheels are harder to move around but we might not need to move it as much anyway.

[@OGMTB]

Love your attitude. Your riding is awesome. Keep shredding!

[@mellissanash7517]

you might like going a bit wider with tires if the frame & fork can support it.

[@merrinbrewster7873]

Snap! :) I was going to say something similar. I ride 2.3 width on my XC 29er bike.

[@michaelmazani]

Love it when a bike is used thoroughly. They're not meant to be kept clean and look pristine. Lol

[@VanGirlYuka]

Definitely not😂 but maybe I should've clean her better...

[@gulfcitynd]

I clean mine because it just runs better

[@ridewithgae1467]

I love my 29er, I think is a great wheel size for (almost) everything. Great video and great explanation

[@novakvlastimil7663]

😍 I love Yuka videos, they are always so funny, energetic, beautiful places, new information ... I greet Erik from BCPOV, good luck, and continue to make great videos.😃👌

[@edu53roldan55]

It's beautiful your bike keeps making videos and never give up, greetings from Costa Rica

[@oldshreddies2080]

Another thing about modern geometry bikes is that we don't have to back over the back wheel as much as we used to. But, that's a tough thing to understand, experiment with, and get used to.

[@badorx]

Craaaazy trails!! Yuka, you are so brave!!💪

[@karolynedunn]

I'm not tall either at 5'5" and I have a 29er and a 27.5. I love them both. The 29er doesn't feel too big, it's a small frame but with good geometry I guess so feels good. Seat posts for small riders are a pain though, I agree! I've had to find one with the maximum insert so I can get it out of the way when it's down.

[@justabirdwithaword]

29" is not to big, provided your frame comes in correct size. I like 27.5, even 26, but I do enjoy the roll over ability of 29"

[@VanGirlYuka]

I love the ability too! No more go over the bar 💪

[@gulfcitynd]

My bikes a bit big for me

[@BermUnit]

I need redemption from this day! Come to Burke!

[@aidenthwaits2646]

You could always put a wider 27.5 wheel on the back if you needed too

[@BarryJTaylor]

Yeah thats what I was thinking. Would get rid of a lot of bum buzx.

[@VanGirlYuka]

It'd be interesting to ride 27.5 again 🤔 then I'll know which wheels I feel more comfortable!

[@BarryJTaylor]

Just try mullet Yuka ... youd look great with a mullet lol ...... 27.5 on back I mean lol

[@quinnduffy6689]

I like the blooper reel at the end. Those are a fun set of trails!

[@dougmac8448]

You are a very cool fun person

[@PeteMac69]

I will give 29er another go, but I did find the steering to be slow in the tight stuff, and holding or changing a line was way more accurate on my 27.5. But I do need to give it more time maybe. Be interesting to see how you adjust/settle in to the new bike Yuka👍

[@solosolo9061]

最初に感謝の言葉を。 ありがとうございます ゆかさん。 今、ホイールの大きさで同じように 色々複雑に考えて いるところでした。 何故なら 僕の奥さんは ゆかさんより小さいんです。 彼女は今、29erハードテイルの kona kafuna というクロスカントリーモデルに乗っています。 当初の購入動機は私が通勤で使用する事を考えてのことでしたが、このモデルのフレームサイズが小さくて最低シート高が低く出来るので 一度彼女に乗らせてみたら 乗れるし 乗りやすいって気に入ってしまい、富士見パノラマリゾートでも彼女は中級ラインまでも躊躇なく走破してしまうので 本人は満足している模様なのです、ですが！ 私の中では『本当にこの選択が彼女にとって最適なのか？』という考えと『私が通勤に使うと怪訝な表情をする彼女の心情問題』を解決したいタイミングで ゆかさんのタイムリーな問題提起は最高に参考になりました！！ 妻はサドルの後方にオシリを ずらしきれない程の体格なので 体重移動の事を考えると ホイール径はもっと小さいほうが良いのではと思っていて、新たに26インチのフルサスでシートをとても低くできるフレーム形状のMTBを購入しようかという考えが生まれていましたが、体が小さいからホイール径を小さくするという考えは 必ずしも正解では無いという証明を ゆかさんが体現してくれたので 考えを修正しようと思います。 パークで妻が跨がる29ホイールは とにかく転がってくれるから良いです、見ていて 26よりも滑らかに走っていることは明白でした。 この先、ステップアップを考えるならば(私の通勤車両確保の意味でも)ラージサイズのホイールでリアサスペンション機能の有るシート高を極力低くおさえられるフレームデザイン のモデルが理想的だという結論が出てきてスッキリしました、ゆかさん本当にありがとうございました。 ゆかさんのオススメのメーカーとモデル、選択可能サイズをいくつか教えていただけたら 私は更に幸いです、宜しくお願いいたします。 ゆかさんは 日本のウーマンMTBライダーの重要な牽引者です。 我々は いつも楽しみにしています。 パトロンになるサイトが 英語すぎてわからなすぎるので なっていないの ごめんなさい🙏 それをいつも 気にして観させていただいております。 あと、最初は旦那様の動画がきっかけで 御夫婦の動画を観させていただいていたのですが、最近はゆかさんの動画だけになってしまいました。 ゆかさんは日本語字幕をいつも入れてくれるのと、全体の時間が観やすい長さだからです。 旦那様の動画で彼独特の視点も魅力なのですが なにぶん私達が日本人なので英語に堪能で無いので、 観始めて最後まで観続けられずの連続です、ごめんなさいエリック…………(**_)(_**)

[@MrNickyong85]

I admire your courage

[@traildoug415]

Unless you are already cramped up front or struggling with front end grip, try a 35mm stem to see if that helps you by not needing to stretch out as far when trying to get your weight back.

[@devon08059]

I ride a hard tail 2007 jamis komodo with a 1X9 on 26" wheels with 2.4" maxxis ardent exo Im Happy on the small wheels I'm 5'5" tall

[@gulfcitynd]

Maybe a 27.5 in the rear might help you

[@kevinreeeder82]

Hi yuka. You are such an inspiration

[@barrie3434]

You look way more comfortable on the norco range

[@lexvdw]

Nice saint brakes too

[@WesMacaulay]

I have the same problem with 29" wheels... I'd bump into the wheel when descending the steep stuff - and decided to go back to 27.5" on my most recent purchase. No doubt my 30+ years of riding 26" wheels didn't help ;)

[@jrldude8719]

Another great video. I really liked the 'bloopers' at the end. :)

[@headoverbars8750]

you make the best videos. you answer the questions that I have as an intermediate rider and are of similar size. I went from 26 to 29er and new geometry. my first ride unlucky I broke my cheek on a tree not used to slower steering. my 29 will accept 27.5+ maybe that is a good size? I will try soon... Thank you so much for the great content!

[@danytheunicorn95]

27.5+ work great, they are faster than 29ers, more controlled, and work amazing in dry and sandy conditions. Not in the mud. I do downhill on them and never had a flat. The grip levels are insane. But really any wheel size will work as long as your technique is good. The differnces are marginal.

[@jacksondean5593]

Great video Yuka!

[@brucef9859]

I think the nice middle ground between 27 and 29 is 27.5+ It’s the best of both worlds

[@bouzouki2006]

You're so funny Yuka ! Love your vids !

[@wordreet]

Yuka, Have you tried a fat bike? 26 x 4.0 tires have a similar diameter to the 29 x 2.4, but when you accidentally sit on a 4.0" wide tire, it's more like a sofa! 😆

[@mrpercussive]

The thing about 29ers is that while it's more stable, the axle is higher from the ground and because of that it makes it harder to create lift on the front and rotate around that axle. That's the real issue with 29ers and shorter riders instead of just clearance. The amount of leverage we short riders have when pulling the front wheel up is significantly less than taller riders

[@VanGirlYuka]

Yeah, I'm not good at pulling the front wheel 😓 I haven't tried jumping much so I'm kinda interested how it's gonna be 👍

[@mrpercussive]

​@@VanGirlYuka Yea just a little food for thought. Looking forward to see what you think with that in mind on future videos! :)

[@alweiser6957]

Love watching your video's 😁👌

[@johngutkoska4708]

🔥Yuka 🔥wit another 💣💥BANGER💥🚴‍♀️

[@razmtb5028]

27.5 is the sweet spot for wheel size of MTB haha imho

[@ApexHerbivore]

Agreed. Slow mo vids of 29s you can see them wobble - even expensive ones. 27.5 is just stiff enough.

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

Ive had both now myself and love 27.5 but i do like to jump

[@mtb_noobie1230]

Love your videos!

[@Ethan_Fletcher]

Yuka maybe you should try putting a 27.5 on the rear instead, it may change your geometry a bit but it could be better for you

[@MTB_Nephi]

These Trails omg

[@carlosgomezzzzzzz]

As XCO tracks get techier everytime Im thinking about getting a 27.5 light trail bike for XCO racig and do the longer events like marathon and stage racing in the 29er... I'm 5'6 btw

[@williamlebron9873]

Can you fit 27.5 rims on your bike? If you can try comparing them. That would be great idea for video content.

[@sketch2620]

Yea, def'ly try 27.5" on the back. You could keep 29" on front if yer fine with that.

[@sketch2620]

Then again, 26-27.5" on front would be easier for you to lift on jumps

[@shigedeath]

結論も含めとても参考になりました！

[@jazzechos1372]

I would suggest that maybe given your height that you would be one of the few people that would benefit from a 27.5 in the rear vs the 29. You think your jumping higher only because you are sitting taller. The 29 in the front would give you the roll over your looking for and the 27 in the rear would give you better control, because of so many factors. 29's are more stable in the air as Eric says only because they are like gyros in the air and are not as easy to throw around as a 27 and so people dont trow them around as much as a 27.

[@philipdavis7521]

Your sizing issues reminds me of visiting a custom bike shop in Korea last year - the American guy who ran it said that he found that Koreans tend to have long bodies and short legs compared to most Asians, which meant he had to have some very weird geometries to get it right for some customers. Some of the bikes he showed me were very strange looking (super long wheelbase in proportion to the rest of the bike), but it seemed the only way for some people to really enjoy riding. His bikes were road and hardtails, I guess its even harder for full suss bikes. So you can at least be grateful your proportions are Japanese, not Korean!

[@TheCharillz23]

My 29er I feel is hard to flick.. not agile enough.. but I'm afraid to give up my 29er speed and drop to a 27.5.. giant stance1 2020.. the 27.5 I play with is a Khs sixfifty 5500 and commencal.. I regret my giant.. feels flimsy.. but it is great at alot..

[@craftmacnchee7889]

I’m 5ft tall and I love my 29er

[@chaseramos4894]

Im 12 and im 5 foot 2 and a half and i love 29ers

[@user-sj7cp8yv5x]

mtberのsend itって飛べるよって意味だったのか！解決スッキリ

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Awesome, as usual

[@fencep]

It is.

[@gregbly9089]

Ride what you like. I'm still rocking on 26 inch wheels . I'm all about fun factor. Fact 29 inch wheels are much heavier and can't be as strong as smaller diameter wheels. For stand over clearance small wheels are better.

[@edmir1400]

the 4 dislikes are the people who think that 29er are too big

[@TheyForcedMyHandLE]

Hitting your bottom is not ideal in the best of times, but is downright dangerous on drops.

[@BengLang84]

Yuka, How is your standover height in this bike? Most of the enduro bikes now are 29er. It would be nice if they make an enduro bike in 27.5 size wheels. Great vid Yuka. Thanks for the vid and ride safe always 😊

[@MrThegixerman]

I love my 29er I'm not short/tall but think i struggle on getting up to speed faster but once there it's fine.. But my riding has improved a lot but my old bike I was riding 8/9 years and it's first time I've had a dropper post

[@srdhmtb7584]

Sick trails💪💯🚵‍♂️

[@user-jb9sc5pw1k]

ナイスビデオ！！ 次買う自転車は29かなぁ笑

[@VanGirlYuka]

買う前に試し乗りは必要かもね👍

[@toofarpunk]

Yes.

[@wacamac1006]

I wish I had trails like this lol

[@1steelbeam]

27.5 is my liking

[@v0ss29]

Maybe go 27,5 in the back so you don't touch the wheel

[@viperdemonz-jenkins]

want to try a 29er just to see how it handles compared to 27.5 have to find a shop I can try one out or a friend with one.

[@gregs7562]

If it's an option for your new ride then why try a "mullet" setup, 29er up front 27.5 on the back? Might solve your bum problem 😉 Edit... Just read the comments, already been suggested repeatedly 🤣

[@userbosco]

Gotta' admit, those wheels look pretty huge next to you Yuka. xD

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

Yuka, your bike is so S I C K & rad!

[@ha10nikusi]

私も股下が低いので29はかなりつらくて今は27.5に逃げてます(--;) MTBスキルを上げていつかは29をのりまわしたいです！

[@paavomarkkanen5611]

I like 27.5+

[@ROF-uw9kr]

You should try and send everything but maby not durning the corona because no one wants to put stress on the health care system

[@marilakay4902]

Yuka, what is the most important things to do if i`m going to 29er, How can i avoid my ass rubbing the rear tire especially in steep section. Thanks.

[@VanGirlYuka]

People always told me to stand up high but my legs are still very short...

[@ArmaniFlyHigh]

Yaka, what if you turn the handlebar roll a bit higher..does that help not going to low on the back?

[@Probsnawt]

Hey yuka, have you tried shortening your stem?

[@barkingmadman1169]

Great video as always. Not as dangerous for female butt hitting the back tire? I have heard horror stories when guys do.

[@dubbreak]

Are you on a small or xs?

[@izamfirdaus2921]

yo ko sho