Kinesis Sync Titanium 27.5+ build

June 23rd, 2015

Kinesis Sync Titanium 27.5+ spotted at Mayhem

The new plus size is a big talking point at the moment, and we spotted several of the new midi-size bikes at Mountain Mayhem over the weekend – including this awesome looking Titanium framed Maxlight Sync from UK designers Kinesis.

In case you don’t know, the basic facts surrounding 27.5 Plus size bikes are:

27.5+ uses tyre sizes from 2.8in – 3.0
A 27.5+ 2.8in tyre offers the same external wheel size as that of a 29in wheel with a 2.3in tyre
27.5+ wheels are stronger and lighter than 29in wheels
27.5+ wheels are used in 29in frames that have enough clearance, or specially designed frames – not in 27.5in frames
27.5+ uses wide rims – the highly sough after WTB Scraper is 45mm wide
The OEM tyre of choice – the WTB Trailblazer tyre is 2.8in, weighs just 980grams and is incredibly fast rolling thanks to the central tread strip
By running low pressures, vast amounts of grip and comfort can be achieved
45mm wide rims offer excellent tyre support

SRAM recently launched the new Boost standard, which is a wider 148mm spaced rear end, and a 110mm spaced fork – specifically for this new size – but not every one is jumping straight for it. Although designed for 29in wheels, there is enough clearance on the Sync frame to accept a plus size wheel – and you have the benefit of running regular 29in wheels – giving a light weight trail frame, and a more capable fat-tyred offering for different riding styles.

The chaps from Upgrade had the Kinesis Sync Titanium dripping with product they also distribute – meaning you could spec this whole bike straight from your local bike dealer with an Upgrade Bikes account – bar the stem, headset, rims, tyres, mech and shifter.