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Though the bike is spec’d with fast-rolling 2.35s, the ability to run up to 29×2.6-inch tires (or 27.5×2.8) means this bike can be outfitted with a pair of party shoes or casually crush multi-day epic races. As a testament to this bike’s desire to rack up miles, two water bottle cages fit inside the main triangle—even on the small size.
The is a trail / all-mountain bike that is offered in both 27.5+ and 29er configurations. I’ve been testing the all-new Cascade Peak 27.5 Plus on my local trails, and here’s what I learned. The Fezzari Bike BrandDirect-to-consumer, online bike brands are a hot topic these days. But c’mon, this is 2018, and the idea of selling mountain bikes online isn’t new at all. In fact, Fezzari has been selling their bikes directly to consumers online for more than a decade already, since 2006.Fezzari was founded to “build the best quality bikes in their class” while delivering a great value, especially compared to brands purchased through a traditional dealer model. Because consumers won’t have a chance to try the bikes before they buy, it’s important to send them measurements–including height, weight, inseam, and shoulder width–to get the right bike fit and configuration.I went through the fit process myself ahead of receiving a test bike, and Fezzari says they used my measurements in their 23-point custom bike set up.
27.5+ SpecsThe Fezzari Cascade Peak ($2,999 MSRP) features 140mm of travel up front and 130mm in the rear via a 4-bar suspension design. The aluminum frame has an adjustable pin at the seat stay that shifts the geometry to work with either 29er or 27.5+ wheels. I tested the bike in its 27.5+ configuration. Geometry adjust.These days, 130mm of rear travel doesn’t sound like a lot. My first thought was the Cascade Peak 27.5+ should fit solidly in the trail bike category, but looking more closely at the geometry numbers, it’s obvious this bike leans toward the all-mountain end of the trail category. For example, the 66.9° head tube angle is slightly more slack than, and both the wheelbase (1192mm for size large) and reach (463mm, size large) are longer than the trail category average. Also, the bottom bracket height, as measured at 324mm, is much lower than average.
To summarize, the Cascade Peak 27.5+ is longer, lower, and slacker than the average trail bike.While the head tube angle is steeper and the wheelbase is shorter than the average all-mountain bike, the reach on the Cascade Peak 27.5+ actually exceeds the average for recent all-mountain bikes. N64 mario kart 64 download. Once again, the low bottom bracket height stands out, even more so when looking at bikes in the all-mountain category.Fezzari kept the chainstays short, at just 432mm, which is within a millimeter or two of the averages for both trail and all-mountain bikes.The aluminum frame features internal routing for a dropper post, the rear brake, and the rear derailleur.
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Although the bike appears to offer internal routing for a front derailleur, fans of multi-ring drivetrains will be disappointed to know the bike is designed solely for drivetrains with a single chainring. According to Fezzari, the existing chain line won’t accommodate a 2x drivetrain, but going with a 1x-specific chain line allowed them to achieve “shorter chainstays for a more playful bike and keep the wide tire clearance.”The rear end is Boost-spaced and utilizes a 12mm thru axle for stiffness. Fezzari shortened the top of the seat tube on this latest version of the Cascade Peak to reduce standover height, but more importantly, to allow riders to run longer dropper posts.
The Cascade Peak utilizes oversized bearings on the main pivot for added durability over time. Fezzari Cascade Peak 27.5+ ComponentsThe Cascade Peak build I tested comes with a 140mm Fox 34 Performance Elite fork with color-matched decals, which is a nice touch. The shock is a Fox Float DPS with 3-position adjustment, also with color-matched decals.Fezzari manages to include a on the Cascade Peak 27.5+, which is pretty rare for a bike in this price range. The brakes are SRAM as well, and while the included Level T brakes are hydraulic, they sit at the bottom of SRAM’s hydraulic brake lineup.The wheels are built up using WTB Scraper 40mm rims and Formula hubs. I had my test bike set up with tubeless tires, which adds $65 to the cost of the bike. Thanks to the tubeless upcharge, the bike arrived with sealant and air in the tires, ready to ride. Fezzari didn’t skimp on those tires either, including the 3C versions of Maxxis’s 2.8″ Minion DHF tire up front, and the 2.8″ Rekon in the rear.The handlebar, stem, grips, stem cap, and quick-release seat post clamp all bear the Fezzari name.
A WTB Volt Comp saddle rounds out the cockpit.Unfortunately, Fezzari doesn’t include a dropper post as a part of the standard Cascade Peak 27.5+ build, though customers can add a Fox Transfer Performance Elite post for $323.10. I requested the for my test build, and for most riders, it’s probably worth every penny. Clearly the Cascade Peak is meant to be ridden with a dropper post; after all, it has internal post routing and even a shortened seatpost mast to accommodate long travel dropper posts, like the 150mm giraffe neck I tested. Ditching the dropper post was clearly a price point decision, so buyers may want to factor in the additional cost of adding a dropper post to this otherwise solid build. Testing the Fezzari Cascade Peak 27.5+ Nothing is more pucker-inducing than a slimy rock creek crossing.
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Photo: Leah BarberThe Fezzari Cascade Peak 27.5+ chews up whatever is in its path, thanks to its massive 27.5+ tires. I’ve been riding the Cascade Peak in some pretty mixed conditions this winter: dry hardpack, soul-sucking peanut butter mud, mossy rock dances, and snow-dusted, leafy singletrack. No matter the conditions, I found the supple, grippy tires generally kept me moving forward.
Photo: Leah BarberOn fast descents, the Cascade Peak 27.5+ feels incredibly stable, and the 130mm of rear travel is truly confidence inspiring.
( 0) Small town business has international clienteleLindon may be a small town in Utah, but bicycles made there are world famous.Fezzari bicycles are pedaled on the Tour de France, and the Fezzari “Wasatch Peak 27.5” was voted one of the “Top 10 best affordable mountain bikes” by Bicycle Magazine.stem from the passion of founder and CEO Chris Washburn, who has always loved bicycles.He received a Schwinn Paramount road bike for Christmas as a child and that was a dream come true.
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