What’s the FASTEST Mountain Bike Wheel Size? | The Science of 26 vs 29 vs 32”

This is the SCIENCE on the 29" vs 32" wheel size debate! 🔥 The Bikepacking Bike Buyer's Guide is available here (free yearly updates): https://www.cyclingabout.com/bikepacking-bike-buyers-guide 📕 The Touring Bicycle Buyer's Guide: https://www.cyclingabout.com/touring-bicycle-buyers-guide Like my videos? Patreon supporters get early access to my films and exclusive access to my Q&As: 🌱 PATREON (Rewards!): https://bit.ly/3vVaioW ⚡️ PAYPAL (One-off donation to replace broken camera gear!): https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=AK5GDWZEHBY5S&source=url 🔥 INSTA: https://instagram.com/cyclingabout/ 🌎 FACEBOOK: https://fb.com/cyclingabout/ 🚵🏻‍♂️ CYCLINGABOUT (endless bike travel info!): https://cyclingabout.com/ 0:00 - Intro 1:37 - Wheel Sizes & Rider Heights 3:00 - Why Are Bigger Wheels Faster? 7:25 - The Scientific Research on Wheel Sizes 15:08 - How Much Heavier Are 32" Wheels? 17:28 - How Much Slower Do 32" Wheels Accelerate? 18:39 - How Much Less Aero Are 32" Wheels? 19:43 - Summary