April 22, 2015, 7:15 p.m. -  Keith

#!markdown I've read some of the arguments for and against and I am in the 'against boost' camp. Partly b/c the blur lt I scrimped and saved for became obsolete when I foolishly didn't consult my crystal ball on where industry standards were headed, and I partly also don't understand why marketing (and consumers) are extolling the "it's smoothing out the ride/more comfort on your bike, etc with these new wheels, their awesome!" Already, the trend is faster and smoother trails so why do I need a wheel which will roll over a twig on the trail better than my 26er, isnt it overkill| If people want a smooth ride, I know a road ride group that goes out every wednesday after work. Honestly, I have not even thrown a leg over a 29er, 27.5 since I bought my blur and I bet I have as much fun as the next guy with his 27.5 with boost with my bike being fairly capable of handling even the most extreme trail (albeit a bit slower - but still enough to plaster a grin on my face). I guess I just don't get it at all - call me a cynic I guess.