96 or 69 Variations
One variation is to have a 29" front wheel and a 26" rear wheel (commonly called a "96er"). Using the smaller rear wheel allows shorter and quicker handling frames, more options for rear suspension designs and lighter bicycle weight. Another variation is to have a 26" front wheel with a 29" rear wheel (commonly called a "69er" though Trek introduced a "69er" in 2007 with a 29" front wheel and a 26" rear wheel).
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