Thread: Is 27.5" dead?
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Old 08-01-19, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Chineese Carbon
It's not uncommon to see 27.5 on enduro bikes, because you want the balance of 26 but the ability to roll over everything with a 29.
Enduro and even DH bikes are trending to 29s.
I have a 3 year old Orbea Rallon and it's already "obsolete"
Same for my 2 year old Scott FR710

I still like the 27.5 for those types of riding, I can't follow the industry standards anymore. If you're not a sponsored rider, you're always going to fall behind fast.
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