What 27.5" front and rear wheeled bikes are available now and possibly 2023?

[RipGroove]

27.5" front and rear just suits me so I don't want to get into the whole 27.5" vs 29" debate here (yes I've ridden a 29" off road ).

I currently have a '20 Cube Stereo 160 (625wh) and my current plan to replace it is either with another Cube Stereo 160 (750wh) either '22 or '23 depending on prices, spec and stock of both but before I commit to that I'm trying to compile a list of full suspension bikes that offer similar travel, spec and price.

My list is pretty small at the minute as you can imagine

 

[#mitch]

Specialized Kenevo

 

[RipGroove]

Specialized Kenevo

Actually I did have my eye on that initially but we ruled it out before I got the Cube because it might be a bit too much to handle doing mainly trail riding due to its travel and triple crowns. Also I'll be buying new this time so it's a fair bit more expensive too.

So yeah, it's a more trail oriented bike I'm after, the 170mm front and 160mm rear travel I have currently is about the max I'd want for what I do.

 

[Healy]

The new Whyte e160 comes in 27.5, mx and 29er.

 

[RipGroove]

The new Whyte e160 comes in 27.5, mx and 29er.

Yes it does you're right, I did spot that the other day, nice looking bike actually and is defined on my list

 

[Healy]

I got a 21 Whyte e180. It’s a brilliant bike and had no issues at all. Fine a local dealer depending on where your from or ride

 

[RipGroove]

I got a 21 Whyte e180. It’s a brilliant bike and had no issues at all. Fine a local dealer depending on where your from or ride

I thought I read somewhere actually that only the Small sized bike came with 27.5 up front and the Medium and Larger sizes had 29"?

 

[Healy]

Sorry just looked into that. I got mine from ace in Monmouth. The owner is also the manager at pedal a bike away. Ask ace if you could demo a mix to see if you like it

 

[RipGroove]

Sorry just looked into that. I got mine from ace in Monmouth. The owner is also the manager at pedal a bike away. Ask ace if you could demo a mix to see if you like it

Good shout actually as I'm not far away from Pedalbikeaway.

 

[Healy]

Tidy. Gareth from pedals and ace is sound. Always welcome to have a go on my 180 to rule it out also

 

[RipGroove]

Tidy. Gareth from pedals and ace is sound. Always welcome to have a go on my 180 to rule it out also

I'll check him out and thank you

 

[Healy]

No worries. Ace is in Monmouth. Should have stock coming in soon. They also sell spesh and nukeproof

 

[RipGroove]

No worries. Ace is in Monmouth. Should have stock coming in soon. They also sell spesh and nukeproof

Thanks, I'll hit you up if I need to try a Kenveo then

 

[#mitch]

I own the Kenevo and it’s absolutely fantastic. There is literally no downside to having more travel especially when you are talking about 160 vs 180 or whatever.

 

[RipGroove]

I own the Kenevo and it’s absolutely fantastic. There is literally no downside to having more travel especially when you are talking about 160 vs 180 or whatever.

I often use my Cube for getting about locally in urban environments to visit people and the 170/160 is a bit of a dog to hop up curbs but I guess when I'm out on the trails 180 would be just fine. It'll probably boil down to price though, I want a new bike this time because I've been buying second hand for far too long to want to treat myself and the Cube Stereo 160's seem like such good value for money Ordinarily money wouldn't be such a high motivation for me but I'm that stage where I'm trying to completely pay off my entire mortgage so I've been hammering away at that for the past 2 year

 

[#mitch]

I often use my Cube for getting about locally in urban environments to visit people and the 170/160 is a bit of a dog to hop up curbs but I guess when I'm out on the trails 180 would be just fine. It'll probably boil down to price though, I want a new bike this time because I've been buying second hand for far too long to want to treat myself and the Cube Stereo 160's seem like such good value for money Ordinarily money wouldn't be such a high motivation for me but I'm that stage where I'm trying to completely pay off my entire mortgage so I've been hammering away at that for the past 2 year

Yeah absolutely get you there.

 

[Bummers]

It's very hard to beat cube for price vs components. Especially if you want 27.5.

 

[RipGroove]

It's very hard to beat cube for price vs components. Especially if you want 27.5.

That's what I'm finding, I don't have an issue with my current Cube so it looks like I'll probably be getting another one then

 

[Healy]

That’s why I’m sticking with Whyte and of it goes wrong I only have to drop it off local. Going to try a nukeproof megawatt that I’m hiring in morzine next year tho to put it out my head

 

[Bummers]

That's what I'm finding, I don't have an issue with my current Cube so it looks like I'll probably be getting another one then

Just got the 2022 action team 160 travel so 27.5 wheels... Absolutely love it. Some minor niggles that you think 'what pleb designed this?' (crappy battery cover) but I think with any other manufacturer you're paying more for less.

 

[RipGroove]

Just got the 2022 action team 160 travel so 27.5 wheels... Absolutely love it. Some minor niggles that you think 'what pleb designed this?' (crappy battery cover) but I think with any other manufacturer you're paying more for less.

With the '22 bikes I like the spec of the TM but the blue colour of the SL Maybe '23 will bring a colour combo and spec I like

 

[Bummers]

That's what I'm finding, I don't have an issue with my current Cube so it looks like I'll probably be getting another one then

 

[Bummers]

With the '22 bikes I like the spec of the TM but the blue colour of the SL Maybe '23 will bring a colour combo and spec I like

I had the exact same dilemma!

Ended up with the action team instead

 

[boBE]

I changed my Levo SL to 27.5", found some nice wheels on sale and had my LBS reset the wheel diameter to keep the 20 mph assist limit. Much happier with these than the original 29s.

 

[RipGroove]

I changed my Levo SL to 27.5", found some nice wheels on sale and had my LBS reset the wheel diameter to keep the 20 mph assist limit. Much happier with these than the original 29s.

I thought about that before I got my Cube but was told it wouldn't be a good idea for one reason or another but if it works for you then thats cool

 

[boBE]

I thought about that before I got my Cube but was told it wouldn't be a good idea for one reason or another but if it works for you then thats cool

It lowers the bottom bracket about 19 mm and changes the trail slightly, a pro rider could probably tell the difference but I can't.

 

[MOTO13]

Husky HC7...HC9

 

[Mitchb]

You mentioned saving some money; the Yamaha ydx moro are 160mm and 27.5" front and back. It has been a great bike for me for $4400. Limited range though.

 

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