29x2.0 capable bikes?

Caliper wrote:Viathon G1.  (well, 51mm...

Slim wrote:

According to the website, the G1 only takes 40mm tires.

The Warakin can too if you're checking out Otso but want stainless steel.  If you're interested in a 56 I have a brand new warrantied frame.

Nordest Albarda is cool too if you plan on only running 50mm tires.  The low BB should help it handle like a normal road bike while others just get tall.  

Wheelsmcgee wrote:An excellent place to start:
https://bikepacking.com/index/drop-bar-mountain-bikes-29er/

NoCoGreg wrote:

Lots of new bikes coming out with 50mm (aka 2") tire clearance.  The Ibis Haka MX for one.  With 700c wheels it only has room for 40mm but will handle a 650b x 50mm tire.

The 2020 Niner RLT RDO will have room for a 700 x 50mm tire.

Yeah the industry is definitely going fat.  Even the mountain bikes are going fatter with 27.5" (aka 650b) x 3" tires.  My new Scott MTB is setup with 29 x 2.6".  k.

Good to hear there is more coming out. Shimano GRX and growth of 1x might have to do with that,  since bike makers can now fit a fatter tire in the rear of the bike than with traditional road drivetrains.

i disagree a bit about the Mtb, 27.5 x3.0 is dead as a dodo, even 27.5 x2.8 is fat less popular than it was a few  years ago(which I find unfortunately, because for me, and many like me, it’s a great option).