First Look: 2015 Canfield Brothers Jedi 27.5

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Introducing the 2015 Canfield Jedi, now with 27.5-inch wheels, updated geometry, and a new XL size. Chris Canfield weighs in on the changes.

Tall riders rejoice! There's still a reliable aluminum frame with your name on it.

Moving to 27.5-inch wheels forced a few minor adjustments to the geometry as well.

Why 27.5? It's always an interesting question, especially when the 26-inch version was already rad.

Market pressure may have been an influence, but was it a good thing in the end?

Yes indeed. Chris was surprised by the benefits of the bigger wheel in the DH application.

In the suspension department, the 2015 model is identical to 2014. Judging by its ability to eat up the monstrous Brutus Gap on Cypress while also charging through the rough, they've found a great balance.

9-inches of lovin'.

The head angle now measures 63-degrees, further improving confidence on the steeps.

While the idler pulley may look odd at first, it serves a purpose.

Timed testing proved the Jedi's rearward axle path was a quicker option.

The new Jedi is a true of work art, just like every other Canfield bike.

The combination of 9-inches of travel mixed with 2-inches of rearward movement gives the Jedi the ability to "shrug" off square edge impacts and smooth landings.

Visit www.canfieldbrothers.com for complete details.

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When the Canfield Brothers redesigned the Jedi for 2014, they set out to create their ultimate downhill bike. One year later, they're moving to a bigger wheel size and slightly different geometry, which ultimately makes "fast even faster."

2015 Jedi Features

- Jedi 27.5 DH geo

- 7005 aluminum

- Formula 1 suspension with 9-inches vertical plus 2-inches rearward travel

- Linear suspension rate

- Cane Creek CCDB Coil and custom wide angle MRP G3 chain guide included

- ISCG 05 tabs

- Titanium idler pulley cog

- Stealth polished logos

- Low maintenance 20mm pivots and Enduro Max bearings

- Extra rear derailleur hanger included

- Shock specs – 240x76mm with 22x8mm hardware

- Recommended fork length – 8”

- Headset – 49.6mm upper and lower, external lower cup recommended

- Bottom bracket – 83mm

- Seatpost – 30.9mm

- Seatpost clamp – 35mm

- Rear spacing – 150mmx12mm, axle included

- Brake mount – International Standard

- Available in Small, Medium, Large and our new X Large

- Available in anodized black with black, silver, blue, red, orange or LE DVO green link options

- MSRP $3,150 USD

Geometry

The new Jedi is shipping now. Visit www.canfieldbrothers.com for complete details. Frame and fork packages are also available from BOS, DVO, Marzocchi, and RockShox.

Photos by Corey Longstreth and CBC Photo

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