27.5 TECHNOLOGY: 3 REASONS TO BELIEVE

After seeing the range of Giant 27.5" bikes, it seems that they believe that 27.5 is here to stay. And heres why:

1. 1  Lighter Weight
   • 27.5-inch wheels are only 5 percent heavier than 26-inch. By comparison, 29-inch wheels are 11 percent heavier than 26-inch.
   • Overall weights of 27.5 bikes also trend closer to 26 than heavier 29 versions of the same series.
2. 2  More EFFICIENT
   • 27.5 wheels accelerate much like 26, outperforming the more sluggish feel of 29-inch wheels.
   • 27.5 wheels roll over obstacles with much more control than 26. That translates into more efficient cornering, acceleration and braking capabilities.
3. 3  Better Control
   • The larger the diameter of a wheel, the greater the contact patch of the tyre. A larger contact patch results in better traction—which improves acceleration, deceleration and cornering. 27.5 wheels provide a contact patch that is similar to 29-inch wheels. 
4.   • The larger the wheel, the larger the frame dimensions must be—and that leads to unwanted flex. A flexing frame causes sloppy handling and slower acceleration under heavy power. A 27.5 frame flexes less than a 29 frame, resulting in better control. 
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9. We'll be sure to jump onto this new idea, so keep an eye out in both our stores, as these bikes are coming soon!