[BikeMag]

If you are looking to buy a brand new bike and want to keep on 26-inch wheels then the list of options is very small, and probably getting smaller and smaller by the day. However, the bikes that are still out there are amazing, regardless of anything. Here's our short list of the best of `em.

26 Ain't Dead?

 

[mykel]

Add Knolly Endorphin and Chilcotin to the list.

 

[StiHacka]

Unfortunately the drama around wheel sizes ain't dead yet. Ride what you like, like what you ride, don't be a dick about it.

 

[wydopen]

Giant Reign X...regularly smoking the latest 650b and 29in offerings..

 

[Verskis]

Orange Alpine 160 and Black Market Roam come to mind as well.

 

[DM9x]

I still love my Nomad c. I've tried a number of other bikes (all 3 wheel sizes), and I have yet to find a bike that I like better.

 

[292.89]

The Ritchey P-Team frame is nothing but gorgeous. What's not to love about a classic 26" HT, right?

 

[jonKranked]

it's the big companies killing 26". will be a boon for boutique, independent, and otherwise small frame builders.

 

[Timoth]

Considering what prompted the article, maybe you should have mentioned the Cotic Rocket. http://www.cotic.co.uk/product/rocket

 

[Shredman]

Good list, but you forgot the Intense Uzzi. It's a do it all shredder. You can ride park or all day epics. Mine is 29lbs, has 7" of travel front and rear and can still climb anything. It has adjustable shock travel and 3 way adjustable geometry at the rear dropout. Plus, its made in the good ol USA!!! Honorable mention is the Santa Cruz Nomad.

http://intensecycles.com/uzzi/


http://www.vitalmtb.com/community/Faster-Than-U,27599/setup,23252

 

[Jm_]

Damn, that uzzi has chainstays almost as short as my enduro 29er!

 

[Shredman]

Yea, 17-17.5 chainstay length and 65-66.5 head angle.


I'm a pro ripper, do u even race bro?