Why People Are Obsessed With 29 Inch Wheelie Bikes

If you've spent any time at a local park or scrolling through Instagram lately, you've definitely noticed 29 inch wheelie bikes taking over the streets. It's hard to miss them—they're huge, they usually come in neon colors that hurt your eyes in the best way possible, and they're almost always being ridden on just the back tire. While the "Bikelife" movement has been around for a while, these big-wheel cruisers have completely changed the game for everyone from teenagers to guys in their 40s who just want to feel like a kid again. ...

April 28, 2026 · 7 min · Forrester Francesc