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27.5+ bikes are the newest thing in the plus size tire market.  If you want to see what the buzz is all about, check out our post: What’s Up With 27.5+?  Why You Might Want a Plus Size Bike.

This buying guide lists all the alloy 27.5+ full suspension bikes that will be available this spring online or at your local bike shop. If you are interested in the more expensive carbon models, check out our for our Carbon 27.5+ Full Suspension Buying Guide.  Bikes are listed below from lowest to highest price, and prices are accurate as of the time of posting.

Fezzari Cascade Peak 

The Fezzari Cascade Peak is an upgraded version of their full-suspension Abajo Peak 29er.  It features Fox Float suspension components with a Shimano XT drivetrain.  Fezzari advertises a “Direct Selling Model” which means they can offer a quality bike at a lower price point by allowing you to purchase online directly from the manufacturer.  They offer 23-point custom setup, so your bike will ideally be customized to your specifications.

Cannondale Bad Habit

The Cannondale Bad Habit is Cannondale’s 27.5+ take on their existing 27.5” full-suspension bike Habit.  They made a few geometry changes, including making more room for the WTB Bridger 3” tires.  It is offered in two models; the more expensive of which features a Lefty fork with 120mm of travel.  

Salsa Pony Rustler GX

The Salsa Pony Rustler uses the same frame as the Salsa’s 29er Horsethief.  By using BOOST hub spacing, the wheels from a Horsethief and Pony Rustler are interchangeable.  The Pony Rustler uses Split Pivot rear suspension featuring Fox Float Performance components.  It is offered in three models, one with an alloy frame (specs below) and the other two with carbon frames. 

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR 6FATTIE Alloy

The Stumpjumper FSR 6FATTIE features Specialized’s new 6FATTIE wheel system.  The 6FATTIE system uses 3.0” Specialized tires seated on 29mm rims and built on a BOOST hub.  The geometry of the popular Stumpjumper was modified to accommodate the 27.5+ tires.  It is offered in three models, one using an alloy frame (specs below) and two using carbon frames.

Scott Genius Alloy

The phrase used to describe the Scott’s Genius line of bike is “Any Trail, Any Time.”  What better way to improve on that idea than to add a set of 27.5+ tires?  The Genius is offered in three models, one alloy (specs below) and two carbon frames.   

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Josh

Hi I’m Josh. I grew up in the Twins Cities and as a kid I rode my bike all over the west metro area, in addition to fixing up bikes for myself and others. Through these experiences, I developed a life-long passion for biking. Since then, I received a B.S. in Physics from Bethel University and met my wife Santi. When I was in college, I spent a lot of time building and collecting bikes in our tiny one-bedroom apartment in St. Paul. At one point, we had at least 6 bikes stuffed into the apartment. I’d have a bike build in progress on the floor of the living room and the rest of the bikes hanging on DIY storage racks. I built my first fat bike, a Salsa Mukluk 2, in that apartment. I’m currently working on an Alubooyah Fat Bike build.

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