[Closed] New bike! Plus tyre content

That does look nice.

I'm fairly new to all this + size stuff (still on 26" come to think of it !) so curious to know if the whole bike is 27.5+ specific, i.e. what's wider compared to the non+ version (I'm guessing just the tyres/rims ?)

Me likey!

Had a demo on one a while back and enjoyed it very much. May even add it to the shed when if becomes ex-demo. 🙂

This one is an ex demo. I was going to get the orange alu version before I found this one.
Now I've worked out how to open the SWAT door it's all loaded up with tube, repair kit and pump. Think that's a great idea.

This one is an ex demo

If you're in Wiltshire, I might be annoyed! 🙂

DJ, I was riding a 08 Commencal Meta 55. Test rode a plus size bike and it felt amazing, so just had to get one.

You're ok CFH. I'm a bit further east, towards Brighton.

I meant, is the clearance/BB width specific to plus-sized tyres (as per a fatty), or is there only one size of stumpy, that just happens to take 3" wide tyres ?

In other words, if you happened to do something like an XC race, and put 'standard' tyres on, would the whole bike look daft ?

I think all bikes will be like this in a few years.

I have to say all the wheel size, fat this plus that has left me cold. Then I this on my LBS fb thread as available for demo, Cube Sterio 150mm 27.5+

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I think all bikes will be like this in a few years.

We've heard that a lot recently

In other words, if you happened to do something like an XC race, and put 'standard' tyres on, would the whole bike look daft ?

It has boost f & r axles and BB which the other Stumpjumpers don't have and clearance for up to 3.5" tyres.
I think the BB might be a bit too low with a 27.5 x 2.3 tyre on, but you could certainly use them. I've seen a few on mtbr with a set of 29er wheels and there's still plenty of clearance and apparently it doesn't seem to mess with the geometry too much. I'm going to keep an eye out for some cheap boost hubs to build up a pair of 29er wheels.

I have to say all the wheel size, fat this plus that has left me cold.

I was the same. A lbs had a demo day and I just went along not really with any intention of buying so I thought I may as well try something different.

Have none of the people that have never tried B+ told you how many punctures you'll get yet? 😉

They certainly didn't seem very good on the black at bpw

http://m.pinkbike.com/news/27.5-vs-29er-vs-27.5+-with-Peaty-Warner-T-Mo-and-Friends-Video.html

This guy did OK down the same run.
I doubt I'll be taking it down any black runs though so it's less of an issue for me.

Ohh you've got your first one.
There'll be a few more of them along soon with their I've seen a video/read something type evidence. 🙂

He he 🙂

Ohh you've got your first one.

I always hoped that it would've more special.