Schwalbe 27+ tires - Is this the new standard?
New standards in mountain biking are a big story these days. On one side the industry wants to make things better, faster and stronger, but at the same time it makes it harder for the consumer to decide which trend they want to follow and what kind of bike is the right one for their riding.
Just like the consumer, we at Schwalbe, must decide which trends to follow. With the recent introduction of the 27+ Nobby Nic and Rocket Ron treads we are following the bicycle manufactures lead and meeting the demands of future 27+ bikes.
Schwalbe's head of product management Markus Hachmeyer explains:
 | After speaking with many bicycle manufacturers, we know the 27+ movement has strong support within the industry and we will see a significant number of plus size bikes introduced later this year. High-volume tires are nothing new in the tire world, but with the focus shifting from the hardtail/bike packing sector to the trail bike market, 27+ invites an entirely new rider into the mountain bike world. With significantly increased grip and additional suspension, 27+ bikes can create more confidence in all aspects of riding, especially in technical situations, where the less skilled rider may have previously been scared away. |
As Mr. Hachmeyer eluded too, 27+ tires offer considerably more grip than its thinner predecessor. The high-volume of 27+ tires allow the rider to run a lower tire pressure resulting in more progressive dampening from the tire as well as creating a 28% larger contact area, both factors combine to keep the tire glued to the ground in technical terrain inspiring confidence for all riders. Simply put, more grip means more confidence.
With the increase in size, the debate continues over how big is too big and which size is best. It’s our belief that riders should always be able to choose what it best for their riding style and conditions, therefore we decided to offer both the Nobby Nic and Rocket Ron in 2.8” and 3.0”. The 2.8” offering a more sporty and nimble feel for the experienced rider, while the 3.0” inspires more confidence inspiring grip for individuals new to the sport.
The size debate will forever rage on, but 27+ offers a new riding experience for riders of all levels. The confidence inspiring grip and additional suspension will encourage more people to go beyond the pavement and explore the trails of the world, growing the sport we all love…Mountain Biking. And that is something we can all agree on.
The new 27+ tires will be available by Eurobike 2015.
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Think about it like this: let's say a few people need, for some reason, to own a tank instead of a car (doesn't matter why). That's cool, but just because a few dudes own tanks instead of cars doesn't force all car manufacturers to start adding tanks to their product line. Why? Because they know the vast majority of people don't want to drive a f*cking tank around.
Not even downhill racers like these big tires, why in the hell would anybody want to pedal up a hill with them?
But nevertheless, I would still like to try it and might even like it on some trails. I'm down with diversity.
perfect counter argument to this crap
I really think the budget ht or fully 1000-1500€ with no good suspension will really profit of such big tires.
The immensive grip/traction plus and less risk of flats are amazing.
No, its not. Bye.
but doesnt it also mean more friction and more weight ?
less weight, less Rolling resistance, and if we want good grip, we can still get some 2.50 magic mary and destroy those +/fat bikes in uphill and dowhnill yaayyy
So now I hope Schwalbe brings better quality maybe not for my Knolly there i have my best tires so far: Hans Dampf+Rock Razor but for nice travelling ht rig or so.
This new standard is ridden by almost no one and is pure marketing trash and its getting really tiring!
To be fair they should've measured the % increase in tyre deflection when under loads then measured the contact patch.
After speaking with many bicycle manufacturers,we know the 27+ movement has strong support within the industry
With the focus shifting from the hardtail\bike packing sector to the trail bike market
27+ invites an entirely new rider to the mountain bike world
Where the less skilled rider may have been previously scared away
Encourage more people to go beyond the pavement,..............
forums.mtbr.com/turner/plus-size-sultans-965331.html
To quote:
it's an existing sultan with wider wheels and tight clearance. That is what we have been riding here, so and it is much different feel than 2.3's..
On another note, got my Nextie 35mm carbon rims for twenty six (26") and will them lace up to put on the Burner, or the wifes Flux.
26 WILL take over again, mark the calendar. More Plus traction for more fun, smaller radius for more enduroability. Sounds like fun to me
David Turner
April 28th 2015
My concerns are rolling resistance and increased unsprung weight of these bigger tyres, could be they're unfounded but we'll never know (I certainly am not inundated with opportunities to demo 650b+!) unless the journos get out there and give us some real world riding experiences!
29+ is a bit of an abomination, however
Also, have you seen how big 2.4 ardents come up? They HUGE!
no mention of rolling resistance? Folding in aggressive cornering?
Can you please release the ProCore system which we were told would be out in Q1?
After that, you can spend all the energy / resources you want developing tire / wheel sizes.
Thanks
-hps
the new stadard!