27.5 and 29 compatible bikes
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allan.taylor64
Likes Dirt
Hey mate, Can't speak on behalf of other brands but do currently have a genius. I've got the 920 and a mate has the 720. Is awesome swapping wheels and seeing the difference in how the bike rides I've got 29 x 2.3" and he's got 27.5 x 2.6". One thing to know is when they're talking 27.5 in that video they really mean 2.6" or 2.8".
Oh I wasn't thinking they meant plus tyres.
So would you change your bike now after riding with his wheels?
On their website for a prime they just say 27.5+/29/29+. I assume + would be 2.6 or greater?
binner
Hath shat hymself
Look at NS snabb E T and plus , they all can run either big wheels or those old 27.5's, I've been looking at the soda evo that also does changeable chain stay lengths ....... they got their shit together, I ride their clash hardtail as a commuter play machine to work and its got street cred galore.... nurse babes at the hospital crossing in the morning love rubbing their hands along the top tube.... 
moorey
call me Mia
Rune and spitty 26/27.5...prime, phantom
Run the bigger wheels...but I say #fuckplus
The Duckmeister
Has a juicy midrange
Giant's current XTC series are convertible, *and* also SS-compatible.
moorey
call me Mia
So many things wrong with this...hardtail is just one of them...
Oddjob
Merry fucking Xmas to you assholes
Binner. BINNER WAKE UP! Some one drew a dick on your face while you were groaning in your sleep.nurse babes at the hospital crossing in the morning love rubbing their hands along the top tube....
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binner
Hath shat hymself
maybe i made that last bit up , but I'm sure they would if they weren't sipping on their morning coffees at the lights
allan.taylor64
Likes Dirt
For my local downhill runs it wouldn't be any doubt in my mind I would go the 2.6". Before i buy a second wheel set I'd be keen to try my wheels with beefier tyres, think DHF 2.5 and DHR II 2.4.
For my local trail riding i would probably prefer my current set up. Just depends on your where, what and how you ride imo. Pretty awesome being able to swap between the two though.
Daniel Hale
She fid, he fid, I fidn't
I just convinced one of the creswick crew to buy one - then again creswick is prob one of te places balarat people make fun ofSo many things wrong with this...hardtail is just one of them...
Daniel Hale
She fid, he fid, I fidn't
yep i think they are talking plus also -do it on my torrent, ride 29 when racing, 27.5+ if i ride the
moorey
call me Mia
Creswick. Aka Shelbyville!I just convinced one of the creswick crew to buy one - then again creswick is prob one of te places balarat people make fun of