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The in-between. There's lots of talk about it recently. Size does matter. Choose your camp. 26, 27.5 (650b), or 29. Which one is for you? I've gone to 29......and there's no turning back for me. I did watch the transformation as Gil converted his Intense Tracer from 26 to 27.5. Intense sells a rear dropout kit that converts the bike to 650b. Pretty cool, and convenient. One week we rode the Jungle and Gil was on 26, as usual. The next week we went back and he was on 650b. He climbed better. He rode the rock gardens better. He was faster all around. Amazing. Which one is for you? Are you over 5' 4"? If so, you're prolly suited for the 29er camp. Are you a jumper or downhill rider? You like to flick the bike around and ride stunts etc? 27.5/650b could be your jam. It's all good. As long as you're out on the trail ripping....who cares. 26" mountain bikes may be history sooner than you think. Some bike companies don't even make 26 any more. Pick your choice and rip it. Rally Round.
Gil and Ari at Jungle Habitat getting ready to ride
The 650b debut!
NYC is turning blue with bikes
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