How much slower?

[AntonioGG]

13 hours ago, 4fun said:

The only reason I look at times is a loose tab on my own fitness and to compete against my younger self. I in no way will ever be rude or put another trail user in danger to pick up a new PR🤪

I am a fellow younger self competitor.  

[Chongo Loco]

27.5 x 3.0


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FYI, those 3” are 27.5+ tires, not 27.5. The sidewalls are taller on 27.5+ making the diameter fairly close to 29er tires. If you move to a 27.5 x 2.3 or 2.5 you’ll be putting on a shorter tire which will change the geometry on the bike somewhat and she may get some unexpected pedal strikes.

There’s 2 options I’d think. Either go with some lighter 27.5+ tires like a 2.8 Rekon or move to some 29 wheels and narrower, lighter tires.


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[fontarin]

On 1/19/2021 at 12:40 PM, loop_out said:

For me, the difference between 3.0 and 2.5 does not feel like much.  I went from 3.0 DHF/DHR on a hard tail to 2.5 Assegais on a full suspension.  If anything, the 2.5 Assegais feel slower to me on the really smooth stuff.  Obviously, there are other factors at play like the wheelset, the suspension, etc., but for me, running tires that wide was just another factor influencing speed, and not an overwhelming one like I thought it could be.    

Yeah, Assegais can double as boat anchors.  They are so, so grippy though.