I find it weird that they're pushing 29" wheels on the Enduro since it's supposed to be a climber and a DH bike all in one. I'd think it would be weird to tackle some serious downhill with a 29. I mean, all the DH specific bikes are 26, so going 29 would be a massive jump...
I also noticed Specialized released 650b tires, kinda wondering if they'll release a 650b Enduro for 2015?
Assuming everything else stays the same, what would the difference be in bike weight for 27.5 versus 29 Epic? (assume Roval carbon wheelset) ... thanks.
Rumor has it...Stumpjumper FSR 27.5 is on the way. I'd love a an Epic 27.5.... Just not sure they will make it. The only pure XC 27.5 that I've seen is the Giant Anthem.
Scott Spark looks like a hot bike. It has more relaxed geometry and more travel than the Anthem. Candidly, I'm interested in buying either the Spark or the Anthem shortly. I haven't been able to test either bike.
JCL - I don't think this is true. While 29" may be faster for XC, many XC riders prefer 27.5 ... including the current word champ Nino Schurter who won his 12th World Cup this weekend on a Scott 27.5 race bike.
In fact, Scott and Giant both have 27.5 XC race bikes. Would love to a Specialized Epic or Trek Superfly as well..
I'm loving my short travel 650b, and I'd be back on a Specialized if they had one when I bought this one last fall, does great in races as well.
120mm or less travel trail/XC bike with 27.5 wheels for $2,500 or less is a good spot to be in. I think a Camber 27.5 might be great for this. There are some of the older 26" wheel cambers that have been converted and the guys love them for a trail bike.
Don't think there would be too much of a market for a 27.5 Epic but I could be wrong.
The difference though is that Nino doesn't want to ride a 29er. And I know why.
Neff may not have a choice, but it doesn't matter because she is doing pretty awesome right now and who knows her new bike might actually be Goldilocks for her hehe .
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