What Is A Mullet Mountain Bike

A mullet mountain bike is a type of mountain bike that has a suspension fork and front suspension. The term mullet refers to the hairstyle of the person who popularized this type of bike.

The term “Mullet Mountain Bike” was first coined by Greg Herbold, owner of Mullet Cycles in Portland, Oregon. It was inspired by the style of hair that has been popularized by its namesake, Billy Ray Cyrus.

What is faster a mullet or a 29er?

My average time was very slightly faster on the 29er, at 49.5s vs 49.9s on the mullet setup. That’s just under half a second or 1% difference. It’s not statistically significant, so we can’t say the 29er was “the winner” here because there just isn’t enough data to go on.^[1]

Can you mullet a rocky mountain altitude?

For a quicker feeling Altitude Rocky Mountain has released a new upper shock mount for its Altitude and Altitude Powerplay models that allows for a mixed wheel “mullet” setup. The new MX Mount simply replaces the upper shock mount and compensates for the smaller 27.5″ rear wheel.^[2]

Can I put 27.5 rear wheel on my 29er?

Your bottom bracket height will change significantly Inversely, putting a 27.5” rear wheel at the back of a 29” bike will lower the rear axle 20 mm and (because it is closer to the rear axle) result in a very significant 12.7 mm bottom bracket drop (again assuming a 1200 mm wheelbase and 440 mm chainstay length).^[3]

Why do 29ers climb better?

Largely because of their lower attack angle, 29ers roll over trail obstacles easier than 27.5-inch wheels. This translates to a slightly smoother ride and a bit less effort to keep the bike going.^[4]

What is the advantage of a mullet mountain bike?

Mullet mountain bikes can offer the same shock resistance and control with a lower weight due to the smaller back wheel. This lightweight hybrid style reduces drag to move around quicker, which is invaluable for pros trying to shave a few precious seconds off lap or trial times.^[5]

Do mullet bikes climb better?

Propulsion-hungry altitude meter collectors find more efficient climbing properties with the same wheel size front and rear. Compared to the 29er Enduro, the Mullet bike is much more agile and has – due to the smaller wheel at the rear – a better transmission on steep uphill ramps.^[6]

Do 29 inch wheels climb better?

Condensed Answer: 29″ wheels have great roll-over-ability and can therefore be faster on climbs and descents than smaller wheels.^[7]

Can you manual a 29er?

MTB’s (especially 29ers) have much longer chainstays than your BMX, which is part of the reason why they can be harder to manual. If it’s a full suspension, getting used the suspension compressing and chainstay length changing while manualing can take a little while to get used to.^[8]

Can you put 29 Wheels on a 27.5 Fork?

Most modern 27.5 forks will not fit a 29″ wheel.^[9]

Can you put 26-inch wheels on a 29 inch bike?

Condensed Answer: Technically, it’s possible to install 26″ wheels on a 29″ bike if both are designed for disc brakes. However, 26″ wheels will cause drastic changes to the bike’s geometry (e.g., dangerously low bottom bracket) to the point where the conversion becomes pointless and dangerous.^[10]

Will a 29er tire fit a 27.5 rim?

A 27.5″ inch tire has a 584 mm rim, the same as 26 x 1 1/2 (650B). 29″ tires have a 622 mm rim, the same as 700C road tires. A 27.5″ tire will not fit on a 29″ rim. You’ll need the same size rotors on both as well.^[11]

What does increasing fork offset do?

Increasing fork offset reduces trail. Larger wheels increase trail. With a larger wheel (e.g., a 29” wheel) the axle is higher off the ground compared to a smaller wheel. If you draw a line through the steering axis to the ground, it intersects the ground farther forward of the axle, increasing trail.^[12]