As winter releases its icy grip on the northern hemisphere, the bicycle industry is coming out of hibernation and gearing up for yet another season.
Here are a few technologies we expect to take center stage this year.
27.5+ is here
Weâve covered it before, and itâs not going to go away anytime soon. Mark my words, 2015 will be the year of 27.5+
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WTB already rolled out the Scraper rim and Trailblazer tire combo and others are starting to follow suit. Last week, Fox Racing Shox rolled out the first purpose-built 27.5+ suspension fork, which means others canât be far behind.
So whatâs the big deal with 27.5+? Fat bikes have given many mountain bikers an appreciation for higher-volume tires. Likewise, many riders have come to enjoy running wider rims. Last but certainly not least: where 29+ is unwieldy for many applications, 27.5x3in tires can fit into many existing 29er frames.
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