Panel discussion: What role does wheel size play?

Does size matter? The vast majority of bike manufacturers have been saying yes since Eurobike 2013 at the latest, as 26-inch wheels have become exotic within a very short space of time. Whether 26, 27.5 or 29 inches is the right size will be the subject of a panel discussion at Notubes distributor Trail Supply AG on November 28th.

What is the wheel size of all things? Is 26 inches disappearing? Does bigger mean better with 29 inches? Is 27.5 inches or 650b just average or the best size? These questions will be explored on Thursday, November 28 at 6:30 pm: At the Transalpes Factory Shop in Zwillikon, Thomas Frischknecht (Scott), Roland Abächerli (Giant), Thomas Weber (Devinci), Roman Schmid (Specialized dealer), Laurens van Rooijen (freelance journalist) and Stefan Gruber (wheel builder and importer NoTubes) will discuss and reveal their opinions and views. Thomas Giger, editor of Ride Mountainbike Magazine, will be the moderator for the discussion.

The aim of the event is for the experts on the podium to exchange views and for the audience to help form opinions. Interested parties from the bike industry, tourism, trade and press are invited. The organizer Stefan Gruber asks for registration via kontakt@transalpes.com.

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