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Looking to buy a new 27.5x3.0 bike
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flag Qomarguy
Posted: Jan 24, 2021 at 0:10 Quote
Im looking for something that has a 27.5*3.0 tires all I can find is 2.8 any suggestions oh and an slx group set
flag AndyGaspo
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Posted: Jan 27, 2021 at 20:53 Quote
Seems most manufacturers are on the 2.8 train now. Why are you so set on 3.0? I just swamped my 3.0 for 2.8.
flag ChrisPringle
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Posted: Feb 3, 2021 at 14:55 Quote
Qomarguy wrote:
Im looking for something that has a 27.5*3.0 tires all I can find is 2.8 any suggestions oh and an slx group set

Hardtail, I suspect?

It’s true what the previous poster mentioned that it might not be easy finding one spec’d with 3.0” tires new from the factory. The few brands is still speccing plus tires on their bikes have moved to 2.8”.

The Esker Cycles Hayduke, for example, comes now with 2.8” tires (the previous version was 3.0), but the frame still has clearance for 3.0” tires. I believe RSD Cycles may also have one bike in their line-up with such clearance.

Having said the above, the shortage of bikes and bike components across the entire worldwide industry has gotten to critical levels. It’s just crazy! So, if you are set on 3.0” tires, I would highly recommend going on the second hand market where you should find several bikes with 3.0 plus tires for sale. The Hayduke is one that got great reviews about 4-5 years ago, but there are others. And don’t waste time in pulling the trigger if you find what you want!
flag Explodo
Posted: Feb 4, 2021 at 7:01 Quote
Knolly Fugitive did 27.5x3.0 last I looked, but they don't seem to say that on their website anymore. The new Salsa Blackthorn and Cassidy officially do 27.5x3.0.

As others have said, the industry largely moved to 2.8, but some are coming back to 3.0.
flag ChrisPringle
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Posted: Feb 4, 2021 at 13:22 Quote
Explodo wrote:
Knolly Fugitive did 27.5x3.0 last I looked, but they don't seem to say that on their website anymore. The new Salsa Blackthorn and Cassidy officially do 27.5x3.0.

The Knolly Fugitive has actually gone to 29 x 2.6” tires, per specs on their website.

One thing the bike industry learned is that plus tires (esp. 3.0”) do not play too well with full-suspension bikes. Tire pressures get really finicky to avoid tire deformation around tight curves and to avoid pinch flats over rough technical sections. Too much pressure and then tires get too bouncy not letting the rear suspension do its full job. Plus tires work much better on hardtails for added comfort, but one still has to be mindful of tire pressure for the rider’s weight and type of riding.

If the OP is still looking for a MTB, the consensus would be to go for a bike with 29x2.6” tires on full suspension. It is the happy medium. Good luck!
flag Arctic601
Posted: Feb 6, 2021 at 6:43 Quote
Your best bet would be buying a bike that can fit a 3.0 tire and changing it out after buying the bike, so buy a bike with a 2.8 tire, sell those, buy new 3.0 tires, install, be happy.

Just make sure the wheels and frame can fit 3.0.

If I were looking to buy a plus size bike I'd buy the 2018 Giant XTC Advanced as it already comes with Shimano SLX, so the only thing to change is the tires.
flag Explodo
Posted: Feb 6, 2021 at 8:59 Quote
ChrisPringle wrote:
Explodo wrote:
Knolly Fugitive did 27.5x3.0 last I looked, but they don't seem to say that on their website anymore. The new Salsa Blackthorn and Cassidy officially do 27.5x3.0.

The Knolly Fugitive has actually gone to 29 x 2.6” tires, per specs on their website.

One thing the bike industry learned is that plus tires (esp. 3.0”) do not play too well with full-suspension bikes. Tire pressures get really finicky to avoid tire deformation around tight curves and to avoid pinch flats over rough technical sections. Too much pressure and then tires get too bouncy not letting the rear suspension do its full job. Plus tires work much better on hardtails for added comfort, but one still has to be mindful of tire pressure for the rider’s weight and type of riding.

If the OP is still looking for a MTB, the consensus would be to go for a bike with 29x2.6” tires on full suspension. It is the happy medium. Good luck!

A 2.6 is not a + tire at all. They're a huge amount smaller than a 3.0 visually and a 200+ lb rider will still be running a 2.6 in the low-mid 20's for psi. If you're happy on a 2.4, then a 2.6 will keep you happy. If you think 2.4 tires are stupidly small, going to a 2.6 isn't going to sate your desire.
flag DCErik
Posted: Feb 11, 2021 at 21:58 Quote
It takes patience, but I found a set of Kenda Havok Pro EMTB rated 27.5x3.0 tires for $90 recently, so just buy a bike with 2.8" tires and swap them out. Visually, though, the difference is tiny. If the 2.8" tires that came on my bike weren't cheap I'd likely be riding them instead of the Kendas.
flag Arctic601
Posted: Feb 14, 2021 at 17:15 Quote
https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/2989119/


Not SLX, but you could take the NX off, sell it and put SLX on.
flag Klemmel
Posted: Jan 28, 2022 at 3:50 Quote
I'm looking for the same thing. I intend to ride in the winter with a fun hardtail (27.5") but almost every frame is limited to 2.8". That is too bad since spiked 27.5" tires are only availed in 2.6" or 3" (the latter intended for fatbikes).
What is even more strange is that both 2.8" and 3" wide tires and frames are readily available in 29" configuration (non-fatbike).
flag Explodo
Posted: Jan 28, 2022 at 5:30 Quote
DCErik wrote:
It takes patience, but I found a set of Kenda Havok Pro EMTB rated 27.5x3.0 tires for $90 recently, so just buy a bike with 2.8" tires and swap them out. Visually, though, the difference is tiny. If the 2.8" tires that came on my bike weren't cheap I'd likely be riding them instead of the Kendas.

Visually, the difference between a maxxis high roller 2 3.0 and 2.8 is very noticeable. In reality they measure out really differently, not just narrower, but shorter as well.
flag Danzzz88
Posted: Jan 29, 2022 at 15:02 Quote
Depends on the 2.8... Kenda 2.8s are huge in comparison to Maxxis...like a lot bigger...the number on the side doesn't matter, the actual size matters and Kendas are going to be the biggest 2.8s you will find.
flag beerrun
Posted: Feb 15, 2022 at 10:11 Quote
https://rsdbikes.com/wildcat-v3-aluminum/
flag DJ-24
Posted: Feb 15, 2022 at 10:24 Quote
Undersized 3.0's and Honest 2.8's will amount to the same. Kenda , Scwalbe and Continental are right on considering you have a wide enough rim.
flag Shurik86
Posted: May 9, 2023 at 13:19 Quote
Felt Surplus 30 and 70 offered theirs in 27.5x 3.0.
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