Gear for 650b Wheels Makes Splash at Sea Otter
Many parts makers waited years before jumping on the 29er bandwagon. Not so with 650b (also known as 27.5). Here's the best new forks, wheels, tires and bikes from the 2012 Sea Otter mountain bike festival.
Maxxis Crossmark
For years, the only real 27.5-tire options came from Kirk Pacenti, the primary prophet behind the wheel size. But slowly, more tires have come on the market. The latest: a Nobby Nic in 27.5x2.25 from Schwalbe and the Maxxis Crossmark in a 27.5x2.1. Both are capable "most conditions" tires that are excellent additions to the tire choices currently available. Those options include Kenda's Nevegal, the Fire XC Pro from Panaracer, WTB's Wolverine, three Pacenti options and, soon, a run from Vee Rubber.
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