Advice on 27.5 boost capable bikes (2.6-3.0) with 120 - 130 mm travel?

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Advice on 27.5 boost capable bikes (2.6-3.0) with 120 - 130 mm travel?
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flag morkys
Posted: May 18, 2017 at 11:18 Quote
Hey gang. Just wondering about 27.5 boost bikes. I would like to try a 27.5 boost bike with 2.6 to 3.0 tires on it.

Any advice on which bikes I could look at?
flag Nizhoni
Posted: May 21, 2017 at 7:31 Quote
morkys wrote:
Hey gang. Just wondering about 27.5 boost bikes. I would like to try a 27.5 boost bike with 2.6 to 3.0 tires on it.

Any advice on which bikes I could look at?

Santa Cruz Tallboy 3 with 27.5+ option
flag ajdavies24
Posted: May 22, 2017 at 7:41 Quote
morkys wrote:
Hey gang. Just wondering about 27.5 boost bikes. I would like to try a 27.5 boost bike with 2.6 to 3.0 tires on it.

Any advice on which bikes I could look at?

Devinci Kobain
flag Neumanation
Posted: Jun 15, 2017 at 20:55 Quote
I second the kobain. I have one and it's awesome. Best bike I've ever ridden, and it took me a lot further than I thought it was going to. I'm just getting back into mountain biking and this completely brings my confidence back from 10 years ago.
flag k3818919
Posted: Jun 21, 2017 at 4:01 Quote
Cannondale Bad Habit is a riot to ride. As is thier Beast of the East if you want hard tail. Or you can do as I am and go Giant Trance (2017) and convert it to plus. Currently running mine with 3 up front and 2.8 in back. Fun as hell, all of them.

Try before you buy.
flag rtnyrider
O+
Posted: Jun 27, 2017 at 4:52 Quote
Camber 650 fits 2.6 front and rear and is an absolute riot!
flag terb4044
Posted: Jun 27, 2017 at 14:51 Quote
Intense ACV all the way.............
flag fruitsd79
Posted: Oct 6, 2017 at 19:11 Quote
I just picked up a beartooth. fork isn't the best but I am going to enjoy it as a knock around ride. 700 bucks on perf bike.
flag Wenna
Posted: Oct 13, 2017 at 22:33 Quote
morkys wrote:
Hey gang. Just wondering about 27.5 boost bikes. I would like to try a 27.5 boost bike with 2.6 to 3.0 tires on it.

Any advice on which bikes I could look at?

Would help if you gave a bit more info on what type och 27.5+ bike you´re after. Hardtail or fs? XC, Trail, AM or Enduro etc?
flag DonLopez
Posted: Oct 14, 2017 at 12:02 Quote
My 1st choice would be a Rocky Mountain Pipeline, same as my Altitude but "fattie" tires. For a hardtail, Specialized Fuse. I am happy with the 2.4s on my Altitude, but hear Altitudes will fit 2.8 front and 2.6 rear if I want to try something bigger when mine wear.

The pipeline has a little more travel than you are looking for, but I am very happy with 160/150 on my Altitude. The shocks are stiff in climb mode and the bike climbs great, switch to descend and the bike is a beast downhill.
flag troydevinci
Posted: Oct 17, 2017 at 18:55 Quote
Hard to beat a devinci troy 2.8 dhf front 2.6 dhr or hi roller in back 15_18 psi. It's like cheating
flag brianl
Posted: Oct 17, 2017 at 19:02 Quote
troydevinci wrote:
Hard to beat a devinci troy 2.8 dhf front 2.6 dhr or hi roller in back 15_18 psi. It's like cheating
Devinci also makes 27.5+ bikes too. Used to be Django but they changed some models this year I think.
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