Returning to NJ. What is a good tire size for riding.

[AlaskaRider]

Hello,

I am a new member here. I have been living in Alaska for over 6 years, Slowly returning to NJ after leaving it over 15 years ago. When I lived in NJ, I never mountain biked.

After doing some research I am thinking it could be a tossup between a 29er, or 27.5+ with a a lot of travel. I looking to hear what people are using around here. In Alaska I am riding a 27.5. with a 120mm travel.

Thanks,
AlaskaRider

 

[jdog]

Welcome back.

This is a well debated topic and it almost comes down to what the people you are riding with have. It's all bikes and fun.

Personally I'm hot for 27x2.8" right now, but that is just my .02

j

 

[AlaskaRider]

Thanks.

I am only 5 feet 8 inchs. The 29er I had was nice but not good for the type of single tracks lanes I rode. I am eyeing up the Santa Cruz Hightower 27.5+ with the 150 mm travel.

 

[jdog]

Thanks.

I am only 5 feet 8 inchs. The 29er I had was nice but not good for the type of single tracks lanes I rode. I am eyeing up the Santa Cruz Hightower 27.5+ with the 150 mm travel.

That is the exact bike I ride.

We have a bunch on the floor at the shop.

Come check em out.

 

[AlaskaRider]

That is the exact bike I ride.

We have a bunch on the floor at the shop.

Come check em out.

I called last week asking if you guys rent and which ones. I'll be in this coming week to check out the store..

 

[Delish]

Ok, now that we've got that settled, tell us about Alaska. Are you planning on flying the Cessna here? Welcome back.

 

[Steve Vai]

This move makes no sense to me. Did you get a job in NJ making a Million Dollars a year?

PS-Welcome back?

PPS-27.5x2.8 is the most fun.

 

[qclabrat]

pretty sure the 27.5 bikes are far out selling 29s again this year and wouldn't be surprised 27.5+ more than the skinny sibling.
I'm about your height and used to find 29rs on the tall side, but the new geos seem to make them feel smaller nowadays. I wouldn't discount 29rs, notice most are still racing on them. Though most racers also have a smaller wheel "fun" bike as well.

btw: welcome back and where will you be riding?

 

[soundz]

u probably want a fat bike for all the snow

 

[rick81721]

Hello,

Slowly returning to NJ after leaving it over 15 years ago.

My reco on above - don't

 

[mattybfat]

Did you turn in the Alaskan mob? Is this a witness protection move. This is all backwards

 

[RSAmerica]

Ibis Mojo 3 with 27.5 x 2.8 here.

 

[Dave Taylor]

Thanks.

I am only 5 feet 8 inchs. The 29er I had was nice but not good for the type of single tracks lanes I rode. I am eyeing up the Santa Cruz Hightower 27.5+ with the 150 mm travel.

Isn't 27.5+ same OD as 29er?

 

[SmooveP]

Isn't 27.5+ same OD as 29er?

Pretty close. Close enough that you can swap between 27.5+ and 29 wheelsets. A few bikes provide adjustments to keep the geometry *exactly* the same (Hightower and Pivot Switchblade come to mind).

 

[MadisonDan]

Isn't 27.5+ same OD as 29er?

29x2.35 and 27.5x3.0

29x2.25 and 27.5x2.8

Swap back and forth on XtC.

 

[RickVaughn]

here we go again...

actually, the shops i'm talking to all say that for north jersey, 29ers are all they sell. seems to be the trend too with downhill and enduro bikes running 29

if you told me i could only own one bike, it would be a 27.5+

 

[bobsexcellentcoffee]

27.5 seems the best all arounder in this state but I still like my 29er best ... they all roll... handle bar width is more critical on some of the tighter trails in NJ. I move away and my bars got wider and wider now I'm back and i clip trees like crazy.

 

[bobsexcellentcoffee]

Thanks.

I am only 5 feet 8 inchs. The 29er I had was nice but not good for the type of single tracks lanes I rode. I am eyeing up the Santa Cruz Hightower 27.5+ with the 150 mm travel.

Im 5' 7" and have a 27.5 Santa Cruz Solo in M with a 150mm travel Pike and XO1. I like less suspension around here.

 

[soundz]

I would recommend moving to Florida.

 

[w_b]

Or at least central Jersey