AdrianMontgomery, Scott Bicycles: We’ve been saying 27.5 as a means to an end. Internally we already say 27, not even 27.5, and the reality is that it will eventually come to be 26, 27 or 29
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A27.5 refers to a Mountain Bikes with 27.5-inch wheels. A 29er is a Mountain Bike with 29-inch wheels. While you can have full-suspension or Hardtail in either wheel size, most
The27.5 mountain bike wheel size offers the best of both worlds between a 29er and 26-inch wheel. These wheels, sometimes called 650b wheels, are the middle size and offer bikers the best of

If29 becomes the standard over 27.5 I might quit mountain biking. 26 isn’t dead. or used to ride bmx a lot but I like smaller wheels more. 29 Maybe a couple seconds faster during a race but

Geta feel for the trail with this all-new aluminum hardtail made for aspiring singletrack riders. It features stable, fast-rolling 29-inch or more-playful 27.5-inch wheels so you can push the pace on climbs and let loose on the descents. Built on a new lightweight ALUXX aluminum frame that features classic hardtail design plus the balanced

1 26 or 29 is the tire size. You need to buy a frame size that fits you. At 5'9" you are tall enough for 29er tire size but not an XL frame. You would be a medium in most frames. I have moved from 26 to 29 and 29 is a big step up. 29 tubeless is

650bwheels are sometimes referred to as 27.5 inch wheels in mountain biking. Both are exactly the same. The terms are interchangeable. 700c wheels are sometimes called 29er or 28 inch. All three have the same outside diameter of 622 mm. 700c usually refers to road bike wheels with narrow rims. The term 29er is used to refer 275 vs 29 Enduro Bike Geometry. When we use the chart below to compare the average 27.5″ enduro bike to the average 29″ enduro bike, there are remarkably subtle differences. A 27.5″ enduro bike has slightly more suspension travel front and rear, but a majority of the geometry figures are within half a degree or a few millimeters. Along with, of course, 27.5+ as well.) The new Genius can run 27.5″ tires in 2.5″, 2.6″, and 2.8″ widths, as well as 29″ tires from 2.4″-2.6″. According to Scott, “the flip chip allows us to maintain a similar BB height when switching from one wheel size to the other, which is key to keeping handling similar for both wheel
275" (650b) wheels. This is now the most common wheel size on all mountain bikes from trail bikes to downhill steeds. 27.5” wheels offer the ideal balance between the nimble handling characteristics and rapid rolling performance. Some manufacturers offer 27.5” wheels on smaller sized models with 29” wheels for the larger frame sizes.
Ofcourse, there will always be a small niche that continues to use them. While 27.5” wheels are all but dead, it still remains on life support. When it comes to downhill and endurance riding, the 29” 275+ rides smoother, but it isn't as supportive given the same tire weight. 29 rides harsher but is less likely to fold under heavy loads. With bikes, tire is heavier than wheel, so plus tires get heavy if you want them to be tough.
Youcan find them with 26” wheels, 27.5” wheels, or 29” wheels. If all three have a 15” frame, there will be a height difference between them due to their wheel size. A 15” frame will be 15.75” on a 27.5” or 16.5” on a 29”. Some manufacturers have worked on the mathematics and geometry to keep the differences closer than
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