In my previous blog I told you my views on 29 inch wheel base and 26 inch wheel base. In this blog I want to talk about 27.5 wheel base or also know as 650B.
Also known as 650B, 27.5 inch provides the most promise in this new era of mountain biking. Just in few years time it has rapidly accepted in this community and replaced the 26 inch by a long margin. Compared with 26-inch designs, 650B wheels hit bumps at a shallower angle, so they roll better over rough terrain, although not as well as 29ers. Compared with 29-inch wheels, 650B are lighter and stronger, with punchier acceleration and sharper handling. These wheels provide very good traction and are good for most purposes. Other considerations, such as acceleration, weight and fit may ultimately be more important factors in your choice of wheel size. A 29 in. bike is more flexible due to the elongation of the frame that comes with the larger wheel size. This can result in a bike that feels harder to handle in tight turns.
If you regularly ride tight, twisty trails, you might prefer the feel of a 27.5 in. bike. 27.5 in. wheels retain a lot of the snappy feel of the original 26 in. size, while maintaining many of the benefits that come with a larger wheel.
29ers roll over obstacles more easily, so you may find you don’t miss the snappy feel of smaller wheels, as you’re able to go up and over rocks and roots rather than trying to quickly maneuver around them.
Let me know what do you think about the 27.5 wheel base.
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Also known as 650B, 27.5 inch provides the most promise in this new era of mountain biking. Just in few years time it has rapidly accepted in this community and replaced the 26 inch by a long margin. Compared with 26-inch designs, 650B wheels hit bumps at a shallower angle, so they roll better over rough terrain, although not as well as 29ers. Compared with 29-inch wheels, 650B are lighter and stronger, with punchier acceleration and sharper handling. These wheels provide very good traction and are good for most purposes. Other considerations, such as acceleration, weight and fit may ultimately be more important factors in your choice of wheel size. A 29 in. bike is more flexible due to the elongation of the frame that comes with the larger wheel size. This can result in a bike that feels harder to handle in tight turns.
If you regularly ride tight, twisty trails, you might prefer the feel of a 27.5 in. bike. 27.5 in. wheels retain a lot of the snappy feel of the original 26 in. size, while maintaining many of the benefits that come with a larger wheel.
29ers roll over obstacles more easily, so you may find you don’t miss the snappy feel of smaller wheels, as you’re able to go up and over rocks and roots rather than trying to quickly maneuver around them.
Let me know what do you think about the 27.5 wheel base.
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