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[Closed] Do Specialized make a 27.5" Ground Control in a 2.3" width?

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I have a 26" version in a 2.3" width but can only see a 2.1" width in the 27.5" size. Am I missing something or does extra diameter make up for lack of width 😉


 
Posted : 15/06/2015 9:30 pm
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Most likely Specialized choosing not to bring it into the UK, much more available elsewhere. Bike24 is normally a good source for the stuff they choose not to bring into the UK.


 
Posted : 15/06/2015 9:43 pm
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Thanks, you are right, they have it...

http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;navigation=1;search=ground+control;menu=1000%2C2%2C103%2C317;product=98782

But only ship to Germany - Specialized clearly not keen on us having them!


 
Posted : 15/06/2015 9:54 pm
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Hmm, that being the case can anyone recommend a tyre that is a bit like a 2.3" Ground Control but available in 27.5". It's going on the front.


 
Posted : 16/06/2015 12:33 pm
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But only ship to Germany - Specialized clearly not keen on us having them!

Are you sure? I changed the country/language option in the top right to UK then added the tyre to the basket and it worked out EUROS 5.95 to ship to the UK?


 
Posted : 16/06/2015 12:49 pm
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Ah I ordered and then they cancelled my order. "not permitted to ship Specialized goods outside Germany"

So back to recommendations for something similar!


 
Posted : 17/06/2015 10:26 am
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I'm running a Purgatory Control on the front:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/purgatory-control-2bliss-ready-650b-275-mountain-bike-tyre-ec071188

Also the Ground Control 2.1 on the rear.


 
Posted : 17/06/2015 9:22 pm
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Weird. I have a 2015 Rockhopper 650b that came with Ground Control 2.3, so I assumed they would sell them "after market" too.


 
Posted : 17/06/2015 10:02 pm
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Hmm, I have had a Purgatory on the front but think the Ground Control is better. Looks like I am going to have to find something different!


 
Posted : 17/06/2015 10:20 pm

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