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Mullet vs. 29er: how to choose the right MTB setup for you

Mullet or 29? Which wheelsize combination is right for you?

Matt Wragg Published: 2025-11-21

Mullet vs. 29er: how to choose the right MTB setup for you

Mullet vs. 29er MTB: Which setup is right for you?

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Matt Wragg

Get to know Matt Wragg, the freelance photographer, writer, and self-proclaimed bicycle-breaker based in Nice, France. Despite unsuccessful attempts at XC, trials, 4X, and DH racing, Matt's passion for mountain biking never waned. After a stint in communications consulting, he decided to pursue his love for cycling and moved to New Zealand. Since then, he has traveled the world, chasing trails and building a successful career as a cycling photographer and writer. In 2021, he was diagnosed as autistic and has been coming to terms with it. His bike cellar is a true testament to his love for cycling, housing bikes that range from freeride to cargo.

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