Tires
A tire with a tread width of less than 2.0 in (51 mm) is considered a cyclocross tire by 29" enthusiasts, even though in cyclocross, any tire wider than 1.5 in (38 mm) is not a cyclocross tire. Although they are both intended for offroad use, and typically use a 622 mm rim, cyclocross bikes and 29" wheeled MTBs differ in their basic handling and geometry, construction methods, durability, and intended lifespan. Bikes exist that blur the distinction by combining attributes of both, however. One example of this is a Monstercross bike, often using a standard mountain bike frame intended for use with 26" wheels with 700c wheels and 700 x 38c-45c tires, disc or cantilever brakes, MTB or cross gearing, and the drop bars and geometry of a cyclocross bike.
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