"The opportunities are there to be seized. In the future, we see the 27.5 and 29 wheel sizes for our product line, with greater potential for 29ers. We will make this size-dependent. 27.5 wheels with 'normal' rims for frame sizes 15" and 17". 29er wheels for 17", 19" and 21" frame sizes. We will be using the 'booster wheels' in the future. The wider supported hubs are an issue, the extremely wide rims are secondary. We have taken the first steps with the frame builder and will be able to use the 'new' wheels in our portfolio from next summer. 26-inch wheels will only be used in the youth sector, where we are not active with Credo bikes"

"Our idea is to install 27.5+ wheels in a 29er frame. I ordered samples of 2.8" tires - which are rather narrow - to test the innovation. The 27.5" wheels with 2.8" tires should still have room in our 29er frame. 'Fatter' tires will not fit in the existing frame and would have to be newly developed. If the tests go well, we will offer the option of ordering the 29ers with 27.5x2.8" wheels for 2016. I can also imagine that a biker will buy a 29er with two wheelsets.... one 'classic' and the one with 27.5+"

"It's a bit too early to be able to provide comprehensive information. For us, however, it is clear that the Plus tire is the logical further development of the Radevolution 26/27.5/29. With the 975 concept, we have shown that it is very interesting to play with wheel sizes and tires. It makes sense from a design point of view and it has a huge impact on riding enjoyment. It is also clear that fat bikes will not really take off in Switzerland or will remain a niche product. Plus tires have a different potential"

"The Plus format has potential for various categories, XC and marathon aside. As 26 inches is no longer relevant, 27 Plus is certainly the obvious choice in the short to medium term. As we all know, you can always use more traction when biking, but the trail bike segment is certainly the most interesting to start with - for us, this is in the 130-150 millimeter range. The enduro segment above this is of course also an option. To date, hardly anyone has seriously tested the format. So far, we are only in the exploratory phase - whether, when and what will actually come is completely up in the air. Every new innovation first needs to be tested extensively and tested sustainably. As things stand today, we can't say whether it will be in the stores for the season after next."