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

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