Am I crazy to want a 27.5?

[SJG]

I get a Maxxis enema when I ride steeps on 29, very rare on 27.5. Mullet would solve that problem.

[XXX-er]

False premise…there are no truly ‘tight’ machine built switchbacks!

what are they then, you musta been there so you tell me what they are ?

or are you just full of shit ?

[rideit]

Lighten up, Francis.

You need a sarcasm emoji?

[The Reverend Floater]

Love my Transition carbon Scout 27.5. 29 is ye teats but the 27.5 is a hoot to ride.

Let me know if you want to buy it.

[evdog]

People used to complain about 27.5's being big and slow handling compared to 26's.

Hang on a minute, weren't 27.5 bikes the best of both worlds 26 and 29? The nimble handling of a 26er with the rollover capability of a 29er. And wait, make that a plus size tire and the grip will be amazing! So fast!

[toast2266]

Hang on a minute, weren't 27.5 bikes the best of both worlds 26 and 29? The nimble handling of a 26er with the rollover capability of a 29er. And wait, make that a plus size tire and the grip will be amazing! So fast!

Did you work for the specialized marketing department in 2015?

[El Chupacabra]

Did you work for the specialized marketing department in 2015?

Giant.

[altasnob]

And wait, make that a plus size tire and the grip will be amazing!

But wait, wouldn't a 3.0 tire on a 27.5 just be a 29-like outer tire diameter? Is that really a 27.5 anymore?

[XXX-er]

Lighten up, Francis.

You need a sarcasm emoji?

well consider you might be full of shit anyway ?

[rideit]

Machine built trails are perfect for lazy e-bikers!

[XXX-er]

you must need a sarcasm emoji ?

[rideit]

We need to settle this over a bowl of red curry poutine.
Or maybe just a bowl.

[Bunion 2020]

Next spring when the 30" wheels hit the market your 27.5 won't be worth shit. Neither will your 29er. The 30" wheel set will revolutionize cycling.

[Ted Striker]

Until someone builds a 31

[XXX-er]

I'm just suprised nobody has brought up the 27.5 - 650 B debate

[rideit]

650b is euro, so therefore it goes faster uphill.

[XXX-er]

the lycra factor ?

[rideit]

You are on the right track…but acoustic bikes are forbidden in Europe now, they slow everyone down too much.
Damn Nazis.

[fastfred]

if all you ride is shuttled mostly downhill trails and love to go really fast brake super hard rutting out and washboarding the trail before every switch back then a 29ers is for you

if you acutally like to ride a bike and have skills then a 27.5 is the bomb
if you like a bike ass bike then you might as well go buy an ebike that handles like a tank in the switchbacks and makes you look week
I have no idea how a chick or a dude at lets say 5-3 can think a 29er is a good bike for them

I got a 27.5 lg travel that is a blast and a 29er 22lb hardtail that rolls real fast

[skaredshtles]

Until someone builds a 31

36-er or GTFO. https://www.dirtysixer.com/

[XXX-er]

You are on the right track…but acoustic bikes are forbidden in Europe now, they slow everyone down too much.
Damn Nazis.

wow I didn't know ever one in yurp is a Nazi, i learn so much on TGR

[rideit]

In tongue in cheek sarcasm land, anyone can be anything.

[XXX-er]

There are probably more nazi's in America but really I am more worried about all that lycra

[funkendrenchman]

How's the Shadowcat?

[goldenboy]

How's the Shadowcat?

shhh. This thread is off the rails. I will not confirm or deny anything about any shadowcat.