Thread: Semi-fat bikes (27.5+)

Like everything, the answer is 'it depends'. If your normal riding is about going as fast as possible and you ride with a racer mentality you will absolutely hate it on smoother stuff.

If you load it up to go on a mission and just sit back and enjoy the ride, you'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner... ��

Surly is great - solid, durable - yes. Refined they are not! I have two - a Cross Check that has been beaten solidly for years and isn't getting worn in yet. Also an original Karate Monkey that has been tweaked for bike-packing - runs 29 * 2.4 tyres currently. Did a few trips on those tyres. If I hadn't had a bit of an oopsie on the trail bike I was about to put some 27.5+ wheels and tyres in it as more volume is more betterer for loaded off road touring. The more off-road it is, the more volume is the answer. For more Brevet style riding, stick to 29".