We are currently stocking 27.5″ full suspension and hardtail mountain bikes, along with a full stock of 29″ wheeled FS and hardtails as well. Check out our Genius 740 demo bikes.
Jamis Bikes led the charge of the in-betweener wheel revolution with their line-up of 650b bikes. Here we are, 5 years later and everyone is making bikes in a 27.5″ wheel.
Why would you want a 27.5″ wheel?
Here is what the guys at Scott bikes say:
When discussing the pros and cons of the big wheeled bikes, shorter riders find themselves in an ambivalent situation. They want to benefit from the 29” wheels, but suffer from the negative effects when fit is considered. Additionally, the increase in rotational weight challenges many lower watt producing riders, so the performance gains are negated when the rider cannot accelerate the wheel system as quickly. The solution for many riders is 27,5”. The new wheelsize standard combines the best of both worlds, 29” and 26”.
• Increased Roll-Over
• Increased Momentum
• Increased Traction
• Less rotational weight than 29”
• More Agile than 29”
• More suspension travel options
• Short chain stays
• Balanced Stability and Performance
• Geometry closer 26”
• Great balance of Agility and Momentum