We’ve been minimally interested in the 32-inch wheel topic. It was more fun to hypothesize what they’d ride like when it was a distant rumor. Now that Maxxis has 32-inch tires you can buy, and many brands are currently developing literal wagon wheel models, we don’t know how to feel. Luckily, we tagged in Maxxis Brand Manager, Aaron Chamberlain, to fill us in on the impetus of the 32-inch revolution and the main arguments around their implementation. Chapters00:00 Introduction05:39 The 32-Inch Wheel Debate10:11 Mechanical vs. Wireless Drivetrains17:01 The Push for 32-Inch Wheels17:41 Technical Challenges in Tire Production22:59 Market Response and Anticipation26:06 Benefits and Applications of 32-Inch Wheels33:51 Potential Pros and Cons of Larger Wheels40:36 Looking Ahead: The Evolution of Bike Design51:09 The 32-Inch Wheel Trend: Implications and Insights53:51 Weight Considerations: Performance vs. Practicality58:43 Community Insights: The Biking Culture and Preferences01:01:46 Tire Talk: Preferences and Innovations

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