JasonALap

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Jan 30, 2026 at 12:46

Jan 30, 2026

Big Wheels, Big Claims: 32" Wheels Are Actually Faster (According to Science)

@waltworks: you're spot on. My personal experience comes from both the jump from 26 to 29 years ago, but also on fat bikes in the winter. Jumping from 26x5.0 to 27.5x 4.6. The larger 27.5 fat tire is incredibly stable. Much harder to lean and change direction with at speed, but just carries speed incredibly well. That 27.5x 4.6 is also larger in diameter than a 32x2.4 by my calculations, fwiw. The limitation on the 32" wheels will definitely be rider height. They can only do so much with geometry. Riders under 5'9 or so just won't be able to be comfortable on this new size.