I called it - 27.5" is going to DIE.

**jackstraw** · 05-02-2017, 12:14 PM

Why? Just why?

Here's a thought Damien. Turn your phone, computer, or ipad off. Now grab a bike with two 26" wheels and go for a ride.

See, doesn't that feel better?

**Damian Sanders** · 05-02-2017, 02:10 PM

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Can somebody post up a 700c or 650b BMX bike.....? I dare you.

**Damian Sanders** · 05-25-2017, 09:28 AM

Another nail in the coffin for 27.5".....

http://wtop.com/education/2017/05/ma...nti-hate-plan/

**N1CK.** · 05-25-2017, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by Damian Sanders

Another nail in the coffin for 27.5".....

http://wtop.com/education/2017/05/ma...nti-hate-plan/

Wow. I don't see the connection, but ok!

seriously dude, get over this. ride whatever bike you want.

**Damian Sanders** · 05-25-2017, 11:26 AM

Originally Posted by N1CK.

Wow. I don't see the connection, but ok!

seriously dude, get over this. ride whatever bike you want.

I care, because 26" is literally under supported by the bike industry, to the point that it's actually costing them overall sales.

NO 26", NO SALE.

**skaredshtles** · 05-25-2017, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Damian Sanders

I care, because 26" is literally under supported by the bike industry, to the point that it's actually costing them overall sales.

NO 26", NO SALE.

Yeah... well caring ain't gonna change anything.

That said - 27.5" wheels are fuckin' HUGE. I can't even imagine what it's like on 29" wheels.

**stuckathuntermtn** · 05-25-2017, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by TahoeJ

27.5 has already replaced 26. Face reality. Move on.

Dude, that's a pretty big ask for Damien Star.

**Damian Sanders** · 05-25-2017, 01:37 PM

Anybody who bought into the 27.5" fad has proven to be a complete idiot - it's obvious now that if you want "muh fastest bike!!" you need 29" - period.

27.5" = FAIL.

27.5" = DEAD.

27.5'' = WORST OF BOTH.

If you want a fun, great handing bike for normal trail riding, you need a 26" bike, just like always. There's a massive, underserved demand for 26" bikes and frames right now, people are resorting to the used market to get them. Others are straight up avoiding buying a new bike. If the bike industry doesn't want to undergo a 30% contraction in the next 2 years, they'll get their head out of their ass and provide 26" again.

650b is and always will be an obscure French touring bike wheel size.

NO 26", NO SALE.

**TahoeJ** · 05-25-2017, 01:40 PM

Fucks given = 0.

**skaredshtles** · 05-25-2017, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Damian Sanders

There's a massive, underserved demand for 26" bikes and parts right now, people are resorting to the used market to get them.

Anybody who bought into the 27.5" fad has proven to be a complete idiot - it's obvious now that if you want "muh fastest bike!!" you need 29" - period.

27.5" = FAIL.

27.5" = DEAD.

27.5'' = WORST OF BOTH.

If you want a fun, great handing bike for normal trail riding, you need a 26" bike, just like always.

650b is and always will be an obscure French touring bike wheel size.

I actually hope you're right.

However, my next bike purchase will be a brand-spanking-new 27.5" model. Because there IS no 26" option any more...

**54-46** · 05-25-2017, 01:48 PM

Damian - you are one OCD MFer! LOL

**Damian Sanders** · 05-25-2017, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by skaredshtles

I actually hope you're right.

However, my next bike purchase will be a brand-spanking-new 27.5" model. Because there IS no 26" option any more...

26" Banshee Spitfire or Rune, with a 26" Pike or Fox 36. 26" Flow Mk3's.

But it would be nice to have bit more variety.

**54-46** · 05-25-2017, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by TahoeJ

Fucks given = 0.

U been reading Mark Manson?

**skaredshtles** · 05-25-2017, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by Damian Sanders

26" Banshee Spitfire or Rune, with a 26" Pike or Fox 36. 26" Flow Mk3's.

But it would be nice to have bit more variety.

It's a deal-breaker. I'm not going to pick one of two models of bike JUST because they have 26" wheels.

**Mr. Toad** · 05-25-2017, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by Damian Sanders

Can somebody post up a 700c or 650b BMX bike.....? I dare you.

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**::: :::** · 05-25-2017, 02:29 PM

Originally Posted by Damian Sanders

If you want a fun, great handing bike for normal trail riding, you need a 26" bike, just like always

i'm not 12 anymore - i'll ride my 29er
good day, sir!

**TahoeJ** · 05-25-2017, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by 54-46

U been reading Mark Manson?

Nah, this is more about the relative unimportance of this topic than any personal philosophy.

**Damian Sanders** · 05-25-2017, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by skaredshtles

It's a deal-breaker. I'm not going to pick one of two models of bike JUST because they have 26" wheels.

They're also really nice bikes with good suspension and modern geometry, well reviewed and reasonably priced. Check them out.

**grinch** · 05-25-2017, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Damian Sanders

They're also really nice bikes with good suspension and modern geometry, well reviewed and reasonably priced. Check them out.

They are. Nice weight this year too and still built to last. Unfortunately no Canadian distribution + usd equals crazy price. I had 26" wheels on mine. 27.5 now because they're better......everywhere

**skibummer43** · 05-28-2017, 07:41 AM

26" 4 lyfe (throwing up gangster signs)

**54-46** · 05-30-2017, 11:44 PM

Just checking - dead yet?

**grinch** · 05-31-2017, 12:38 AM

**tom tuttle from tacoma washington** · 05-31-2017, 06:01 AM

Hay Damian, I have yet another subject for your outrage.

Lot of new bikes being made without a Front Derr. tab which forces you to us 1X.

Doesn't that just piss you off?

**muted** · 05-31-2017, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by tom tuttle from tacoma washington

Hay Damian, I have yet another subject for your outrage.

Lot of new bikes being made without a Front Derr. tab which forces you to us 1X.

Doesn't that just piss you off?

Hey, that pisses ME off.