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This flexibility in wheel and tire size initially started with the Maiden, which is compatible with both 27.5-inch and 26-inch wheel sizes. At that point, we (the Product and R&D team) established a design direction for new platforms to accommodate a wider range of tires and/or wheel sizes in order to provide an additional level of customization to the consumer. As such, our new 27.5-inch platforms—the Slayer and Altitude—fit 27.5-inch and 26+ wheels. While we don’t currently sell any of the above bikes in the 26+ format, we’ve received several emails from customers that have happily equipped their bikes with 26+ tires. I should note that Maxxis was kind enough to support us throughout the development phase of the Slayer and Altitude by providing 26 x 2.8-inch Minion DHF and DHR tires in order to validate fitment and ride testing.