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  1. General Discussion
    i cant find much info about this online, so im wondering if i need a 27.5+/29 fork for my wheels or if i can just go with the 27.5 fork i bought
  2. Tires
    Terrene McFly 27.5 x 2.8 tire. Light casing, black sidewalls/tread, folding bead, tubeless ready. $25 Terrene Chunk 27.5 x 3.0 tire. Light casing, black sidewalls/tread, folding bead, tubeless ready. $25 Tires are new/unused w/o retail packaging. Prices don’t include shipping. PM if interested.
    $25 USD
  3. Full Suspension Bike
    Original owner of this super fun and versatile Devinci Marshall. The bike has a couple upgrades including a Shimano XT M8000 shifter, RockShox Monarch RT3 Debonair rear shock, a 130mm Debonair air shaft in the Pike, and Maxxis 2.6 Assegai and Dissector tires setup tubeless. Devinci designed this...
    $2,200 USD
  4. Plus Bikes
    Hey all! I have an Esker Hayduke H2 in the cart. It has an MRP Raven 27.5 fork with 140mm travel. Would I be limited to 27.5+ (Esker FAQ says "Hayduke has clearance for 27.5x2.8" in the forward position, and 3.0" in the rearward position"), or would I still be able to run 29 x 2.4" like this...
  5. Surly
    I'm trying to avoid buying a fat bike this winter, but want to keep riding trails. Any thoughts on whether or not I'll be able to fit some 3.5" tires on a 2017 Surly Karate Monkey? Perhaps the Panaracer Fat B Nimble? I found a thread floating around somewhere that suggests it may be possible but...
  6. Wheels and Tires
    Editor's note: This article was originally published on 10/19/2018 and updated on 2/11/2021 As riders search for ways to make riding better, plus tires have found their place in a few key categories. First, plus tires help to make hardtails more fun and capable and many newly released hardtails...
  7. 27.5
    The Schwalbe Nobby Nic in plus sizing is a great tire for loose terrain. What is it The Schwalbe Nobby Nic is a popular all around tread that's gotten the Addix compound treatment and larger sizing options, including the 27.5x2.8 that is tested here. Top line features include enhanced grip...
  8. 27.5
    What is it Whether heading out on a multi-day bikepacking adventure or just a quick after work trail spin, the WTB Ranger Plus is billed as a do-it-all fast rolling tire. Dry to wet, hardpack or loam, the WTB Ranger Plus can handle conditions ranging from dusty boilerplate to gooey mud...
  9. 27.5
    What is it The Vee Crown Gem Plus is designed to handle everything from all-mountain shredding to endurance XC racing. Taller side knobs improve cornering control, while a lower profile center knob pattern helps maintain speed. The Vee Crown Gem also boasts what the tire maker calls its...
  10. News & Reviews
    The Bontrager XR4 Team Issue TLR has a stiff sidewall yet feels supple and plush on rough terrain. What is it The Bontrager XR4 Team Issue TLR is a trail ready, all condition tire, ready to grip and rip everything you roll at. Mtbr tested the 27.5x2.8 plus version of the Bontrager XR4 Team...
  11. 27.5
    What is it The Maxxis Rekon+ is billed as an aggressive trail tire inspired by the Ikon+ for intermediate and technical terrain. Wide knobs down the middle provide control under braking and L-shaped side knobs assure support when carving loose turns. Pros Reasonable weight for a plus tire...
  12. Video, Photography, and POV Cameras
    The 2018 Whyte S-150C RS is an aggressive trail bike with the ability to switch between 29er and 27.5+ wheels. With 150mm travel front/rear, long top tube, and slack 65.6-degree headtube angle, this bike is meant inspire confidence on the steeps. But with its 74.5-degree seat tube angle it...
  13. General Discussion
    Pivot has debuted a more affordable aluminum version of its Switchblade trail bike that brings the same innovative geometry, suspension, and on-trail performance to a wider audience. Pivot's carbon Switchblade debuted in 2016, pioneering the use of Super Boost Plus 157 on a trail bike. The...
  14. General Discussion
    The lines of cross country and trail are more and more blurred. Indeed, modern XC race bikes are more fun than ever. Slack head tubes, longer travel, and better handling are all part of the new normal. Take the new Fezzari Signal Peak, which artfully blends speed and fun. It's fast on technical...
  15. General Discussion
    The Advanced Pivot System suspension is engineered to give riders smooth bump absorption. Like them or not e-bikes are here and they are improving every year. The latest come from BMC, which this week launched e-versions of their Trailfox and Speedfox bikes. The Trailfox AMP and Speedfox AMP...
  16. General Discussion
    Both the Portal and the Hardline will come with FOX Float X2 shocks. The Sea Otter Classic is a time for the cycling industry to show off it latest designs and Jamis Bikes can't wait to show the world what it's been working on the past two years. At Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, CA Jamis...
  17. General Discussion
    Cane Creek HELM boasts independently adjustable positive and negative air chambers (air sprung version only). Cane Creek Cycling Components has announced the release of the highly anticipated 29/27.5+ version of the HELM suspension fork. The HELM 29/27.5+ is available in both air and coil...
  18. 29er Bikes
    What is it The Cascade Peak Pro 29 is Fezzari's new all-mountain machine. Built around their AT529 frame design, it has adjustable GA-Link geometry to keep a consistent BB height when changing between 27.5+ and 29er set-ups. The Tetralink AT529 suspension delivers 130mm of travel, and is said...
  19. General Discussion
    All three new 130mm trail can be run as 29ers or 27.5 plus. Fezzari Bicycles, the Utah-based direct-to-consumer seller of mountain bikes and road bikes, has announced three new aluminum mountain bikes: the Cascade Peak, Abajo Peak, and Wiki Peak. All three utilize 130mm of rear travel and can...
  20. 27.5
    Bulls E-Stream allowed exploration of many vistas in the Downieville area. What is it It's an e-bike with 150mm of front and rear travel from Germany's Bulls Bikes. It uses a smooth and quiet Brose motor similar (but not the same) to the one used on the Specialized Turbo Levo. What stands out...
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