27.5 plus? Where are you?

[Mr conners]

I’m preparing for when we are eventually allowed to play out and both myself and my wife’s bike require new tyres. After a cursory root about I’m suprised by the lack of availability of the 27.5, 2.8 to 3.0 size. For me it’s a perfect combination of cushioning and control, are they being phased out?
Also any recommendations for a good all round plus tyre that I can actually buy?
Cheers

[Bearbonesnorm]

Both 2.8" and 3" Rangers for a good price.

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mtb ... 4294967094

[ScotRoutes]

I'm still riding 3" Nobby Nics, though I have a pair of 2.8" XR4s to go on when they've worn. I've used the XR4s in 2.4" size and reckon they're the best mixed (my) conditions tyre I've had

https://www.jejamescycles.com/product/5 ... ck/option/

[boxelder]

I'm using Specialized 3" tyres - Purgatory (tyre name, not experience). Moved to these from Nobby Nic/R Ron. They're bigger volume and tougher re: rocks. Fairly cheap too. A bit lardy, but that's not really the point.

[In Reverse]

Nobby Nic on the front, Rekon on the back is a very good combo for grip/rolling.

Got Minion DHF front, N Nic rear on my FS atm and that's also quality, albeit for a very different application.

[Alpinum]

Since Continental has updated the casings a couple of years ago, apparently making it more sturdy, the X-King could be a good option. I used to like the Protection version, which comes with the black chili compound, much (good grip - especially in the wet - and low rolling resistance), yet their sidewalls never lasted long so I gave up. But that was before they changed things a bit.

Comes in 27.5 x 2.6 and 2.8.

I've one bike with 27.5 × 2.8" rear and have been on Magic Mary from the beginning, since they suit the stuff I ride with it best, but have been thinking about a faster rolling tyre for some less aggro riding. I should give the wide 27.5 X-King a try myself...

[turfroof]

Merlin have 2.8 Vittoria Barzo for £22.50 .
Also plenty of Maxxis Rekon plus about at about double that ...

[stevewaters]

Nobby Nics 2.6 front and rear for me.
Only 1 puncture last year - repairable in 5 mins with a Stans Dart. - Amazing considering that included 3 x Lakeland 300's, 2 x Peak 200's, Dales 300, Cairngorms Loop 300, a BB200 and a North Peaks 100.

[substandard]

Rekon + is probably my fave 650b+ tyre I’ve ridden. They roll good and grip well, used to swap the rear to Ikon+ in the summer when I had a b+ Wheelset.

For off road duties I only have 26 Fat and 29+ bikes/wheelsets now though.

[boxelder]

included 3 x Lakeland 300's

You did the Lakeland 300 three times? Were you training for something, or a local maybe?

[stevewaters]

included 3 x Lakeland 300's

You did the Lakeland 300 three times? Were you training for something, or a local maybe?

1 the weekend before the first lockdown and 2 after. The first 2 were cut a bit short so only the 3rd was fully completed.

[redefined_cycles]

Mr Conners... are you looking for new or used. I have some used 2.8 Purgatory and Bontragers. Let me know if you want them. £10 each posted and i can send you some pics if you like...

[Mr conners]

Thanks for the offer. How used is used? I’ve got a set of Bontys which will take a front/rear swap but if yours are not fukced I’m interested.
Cheers