29er MTB tires on 700c Wheels – Hyper Urban - Mixed Results

Описание: Can you install 29er MTB tires on 700c wheels? I did so on my Hyper Urban, with mixed results. I recently installed a set of 29 inch by 2 inch Bontrager mountain bike tires on a set of 700c wheels I found in the back of my shed.

I had mixed results with the tires. They went on the wheels with no problems at all. So, I installed the wheels on my Hyper Urban. They fit really well on the back, but up front there was barely any clearance in the fork.

I have not decided if I want to get a set of lower profile 29er tires, or a set of 35 or 38 millimeter 700c tires. Either way, I'm calling the experiment a qualified success.

Costs
Initial purchase: $174.00 USD, delivered.
Wake 45mm stem: already owned
Wake 720mm handlebar: already owned
Rockbros lock on grips: already owned
Tektro brake levers: already owned
21.1mm quill stem adapter: already owned
Sunrace Megadrive 13-34 freewheel: already owned

Specifications
Frame: aluminum
Fork: rigid steel
Wheels: Mavic A40
Hubs: Suntour
Tires: Continental Ultrasport 700c x 28
Brakes: Sparkle linear pull
Brake levers: Tektro alloy levers
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tourney TX
Freewheel: Sunrun 11-34 tooth
Stem: alloyu 21.1 quill adapter
Handlebar: 720mm wide steel
Crankset: two piece with 170 mm arms
Chainring: 40 tooth modular
Bottom bracket: square taper, cup and cone bearings