I called it - 27.5" is going to DIE.

**plugboots** · 07-02-2017, 03:53 PM

Wife's new ride will be a 1X11 XT, (couldn't wait for 1X12 Eagle GX), 27.5 Ti hardtail. Should be perfect for her.

**tom tuttle from tacoma washington** · 07-02-2017, 03:56 PM

Damien is so disappointed in you.

**plugboots** · 07-02-2017, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by tom tuttle from tacoma washington

Damien is so disappointed in you.

Happy wife, happy life!

SB · 07-05-2017, 07:24 AM

She will most likely change her mind but enjoy it now.

Been on my 650Bs since 2009.

**Damian Sanders** · 07-05-2017, 12:35 PM

HOW DARE THEY?!?!?!?!?

http://forums.mtbr.com/26/post-your-...l#post13115296

**Damian Sanders** · 07-05-2017, 01:21 PM

https://www.backcountry.com/mercury-...ww.viglink.com

**Crusty** · 07-05-2017, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by Damian Sanders

https://www.backcountry.com/mercury-...ww.viglink.com

Perhaps you'd enjoy one of their 26" options?

https://www.backcountry.com/26-mountain-bike-wheels

SB · 07-05-2017, 07:32 PM

enduro is so 2014

**reckless toboggan** · 07-05-2017, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by scottyb

enduro is so 2014

Excellent. Can we just go back to calling it "mountain biking" now?

**Eluder** · 07-05-2017, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by Damian Sanders

HOW DARE THEY?!?!?!?!?

http://forums.mtbr.com/26/post-your-...l#post13115296

some old shit in there...

SB · 07-06-2017, 04:38 AM

Originally Posted by reckless toboggan

Excellent. Can we just go back to calling it "mountain biking" now?

I have always called it Mtn biking or soul riding.

What ever one chooses it's really only a ride.

Rubber side down.

**buttahflake** · 07-06-2017, 04:44 AM

Originally Posted by scottyb

I have always called it Mtn biking or soul riding.

What ever one chooses it's really only a ride.

Rubber side down.

Soul riding with a gun on yer hip.
So fucking lame
Take a lap, fat ass

**El Chupacabra** · 07-07-2017, 03:52 PM

I found Damien's new bike here:

https://reno.craigslist.org/bik/6180260782.html

**stuckathuntermtn** · 07-09-2017, 10:35 AM

2014 was SUPER DEE OMG.
Now it's endurbro my bike is murdered out and I'm wearing don't-run-me-over neon. Yoooo.

**Damian Sanders** · 07-18-2017, 07:16 AM

The next big thing - 25.5" wheels....

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/...oregon-riders/

**rideit** · 07-18-2017, 10:17 AM

It's just a Honky Tax...

**54-46** · 07-18-2017, 03:57 PM

Dead yet?

**Damian Sanders** · 07-19-2017, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by 54-46

Dead yet?

FINISHED!!!!!

http://forums.mtbr.com/general-discu...s-1050393.html

**bsavery** · 07-19-2017, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by Damian Sanders

FINISHED!!!!!

http://forums.mtbr.com/general-discu...s-1050393.html

Do you have an original thought to post or are you going to just link to other discussions?

**Damian Sanders** · 07-19-2017, 12:58 PM

Why aren't they using 29ers to hit these jumps????

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/loosef...big-video.html

Those look like 26" wheels to me....!

**bsavery** · 07-19-2017, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by Damian Sanders

Why aren't they using 29ers to hit these jumps????

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/loosef...big-video.html

Those look like 26" wheels to me....!

Uh nope, those are 27.5 I can't tell every bike but Nico rides a scott gambler, see a few SC V10's in there. Also think I spotted some YT's

Keep trying Damian. I'm sure you'll say something cogent eventually.

**Damian Sanders** · 07-19-2017, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by bsavery

Uh nope, those are 27.5 I can't tell every bike but Nico rides a scott gambler, see a few SC V10's in there. Also think I spotted some YT's

Keep trying Damian. I'm sure you'll say something cogent eventually.

Look it up. Most of them are still running 26", and you're blind.

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/the-bi...fest-2017.html

I'm the only guy riding 27.5" wheels — Sam Reynolds

YOU = FAIL.

**bsavery** · 07-19-2017, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by Damian Sanders

Look it up. Most of them are still running 26", and you're blind.

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/the-bi...fest-2017.html

YOU = FAIL.

All right, sure in that article they're using 26" except for Sam, perhaps I'm wrong judging fro the video.
First of all you're citing an article which is from earlier this year, so people may be using different bikes at this event. Secondly, there's definitely some YT Tues's in that video and SC V10's so unless they're running different rear ends those are only sold in 27.5 now.

Finally, what exactly is your point? Are you trying to say that a niche event that 99.9% of the mountain bikers in the world will never participate in (Flying 50 feet through the air) is indicative of the fact that 26" wheels are superior? Or that since they use 26" wheels here that they are better for the general population of mountain bikers? Nope I don't see 29" wheels there. I also don't see any 26" wheels at the last XC world cup.

**Dantheman** · 07-19-2017, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by bsavery

I also don't see any 26" wheels at the last XC world cup.

Or DH World Cup, for that matter. The irony is that I'm still quite convinced that Damian never gets both wheels more than 6" off the ground.

**Damian Sanders** · 07-19-2017, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by bsavery

All right, sure in that article they're using 26" except for Sam, perhaps I'm wrong judging fro the video.
First of all you're citing an article which is from earlier this year, so people may be using different bikes at this event. Secondly, there's definitely some YT Tues's in that video and SC V10's so unless they're running different rear ends those are only sold in 27.5 now.

Finally, what exactly is your point? Are you trying to say that a niche event that 99.9% of the mountain bikers in the world will never participate in (Flying 50 feet through the air) is indicative of the fact that 26" wheels are superior? Or that since they use 26" wheels here that they are better for the general population of mountain bikers? Nope I don't see 29" wheels there. I also don't see any 26" wheels at the last XC world cup.

First of all, you were wrong. Let me remind you of that.

Secondly, go back and read the first post of my thread that you're posting in:

If 29ers take off for downhill and enduro, that means there really isn't a spot for 27.5 anymore.

26" will always be the best for dirt jumping, bike park riding, freeride, all mountain and fun trail riding. Now that 27.5+ and 29+ plus bikes are really struggling in the market, with most REAL feedback being poor, 26" plus bikes will the next logical push by the industry - a return to 26". But in reality 26+ will just be a 30mm internal sub 500g rim, with a 800g 2.6" tire on it - that's pretty much what "all mountain" bikes have been running for the last 15 years, because it ACTUALLY WORKS.

29er = Competition

26" = FUN

These guys are doing a very specialized segment of the sport, with bikes that are optimized for their purpose. They ain't got no time for no whack ass industry hype or pseudo-science marketing like MTBR posters or MBA readers.

They care that their wheels are strong, have a good strength to weight ratio, are durable, maneuverable, and can accelerate and decelerate quickly. Funny thing is, most non-competitive mountain bikers want the same thing too! Surprise!!! They don't care that a huge heavy flexy un-manuverable wheel might be 1% faster or roll over a rock 5% better, they want a bike that's actually fun to ride. Deal with it.

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