Diamondback Sortie 29 Bike Frameset

This article review about Diamondback Sortie 29 Bike Frameset 2012 seems to be the year of the 29er. What started as a revolution has evolved into the norm. The 29er craze has spread east to west, north to south and everywhere in between. Why you might ask? Well, there are some real tangible benefits from the larger diameter wheel: ■Angle of Attack – Larger wheels decrease your angle of attack by allowing you to roll over obstacles easier and faster. Bigger wheel = smaller obstacle. ■Momentum – A larger wheel enables one to carry momentum easier though obstacles. ■Surface Contact – 29''wheels are less prone to sinking in soft material such as sand and mud due to the larger contact patch causing lower ground pressure. The longer contact patch increases cornering and straight line traction ■Stability – The relative position of the bottom bracket/cranks to the axles in the wheels also means that your relative center of gravity is lower. This results in a feeling of riding ''in'' the bike rather than on top of it. ■Tire Clearance