26 vs 27.5 Fat Bike?

PB Forum :: 27.5/650b
26 vs 27.5 Fat Bike?
  • Previous Page
  • Next Page
Author Message
flag julian1
O+
Posted: Dec 8, 2017 at 9:34 Quote
Looking for a fat bike to use primarily as a winter snow bike..... generally packed/icy trails near Calgary.

Looks like many brands are moving towards a 27.5 fat bike standard with 4.0 tires.

Would appreciate thoughts/observations on 26 inch vs 27.5 inch fat bikes.

Thanks!
flag lyfcycles
FL
Posted: Jan 2, 2018 at 9:36 Quote
We sell a ton of fat bikes at my shop. For my money I'd go 26". The 27.5 bikes are all well and good, it's just too much tire for me. It's a bit like pedaling around on a tractor tire. The acceleration feels super sluggish to me because they weigh so much. That said, once you get them going they do roll out well. Also, there are only a few companies making rubber in 27.5 fat so keep that in mind as it may make finding good tires a little tougher down the road.
flag denyski
O+
Posted: Jan 22, 2018 at 17:13 Quote
I have been running 27.5 X 3.8 Hotdags year round now. I will not be going back to 26 rims. I think the future is going to be 27.5 inspite of many 26 rims being sold now. Try a set they rip! For deep untracked snow you can go 26 X 4.8 or if you 27.5 X 4.5 My bike Pivot Les Fat can take both tire sizes. I do have the Mastadon pro ext front fork though. Enjoy your fat bike!
  • Previous Page
  • Next Page

 


Copyright © 2000 - 2024. Pinkbike.com. All rights reserved.
dv56 0.007689
Mobile Version of Website