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How to Convert Your 29er to a 27.5+ All-Trail Bike

If you’ve ridden a fat bike or even a “plus size” bike, you already know what a huge improvement bigger tires can make. If you haven’t given fat or plus-size riding a try yet, here’s what you’re missing: Better handling through technical terrain. The ability to make your own trail. More fun. Sure, there are …

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Review: WTB Trailblazer 27.5+ Tire

The Trailblazer from WTB is a 2.8-inch, 27.5+ tire designed to fit many existing 29er frames and forks. Say what?! Read this first, then read my review. The WTB Trailblazer features a fast-rolling tread pattern with fairly tall but closely-spaced square knobs. The centerline sports an almost continuous line of tread, while the transition and …

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Review: WTB Scraper 27.5+ Rims

I’ve been testing the WTB Scraper 27.5 mountain bike rims for several weeks now and they have quickly transformed my bike from a capable XC trail bike into an adventure rig worthy of the most challenging terrain. Is wider really better when it comes to mountain bike rims? Read on to find out. Specs and …

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WTB Debuts New 35mm ASYM Rims, Riddler Semi-slick Tire, and SL8 Saddle

A visit to the WTB booth at Sea Otter revealed a company that’s been hard at work developing new products. If you didn’t see our coverage of the 27.5×3.00 Bridger tire, you can check that out here. WTB wasn’t just showing the Bridger though. They had new rims, tires, and saddles on display. We’ve got a …

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Review: VEE Tire Co. Trax Fatty 27.5+ Mountain Bike Tire

Plus-size wheels and tires are a hot topic in the mountain bike industry, and while there’s no clear consensus on where all this is heading, I’m personally interested in seeing 27.5+ conversions for regular old 29ers. So I was stoked to get my hands on a pair of 3.25-inch VEE Trax Fatty tires to see …

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