32-Inch Mountain Bikes Are Here: Thömus Releases Limited Run of 50

With a third-place finish in its debut race in Lenzerheide last weekend under Alessandra Keller, Thömus is releasing just 50 of these unique cross-country mountain bikes as a pre-production model. The Lightrider R32 Worldcup is a limited-edition offering that will give customers the opportunity to ride the latest and fastest tech.

While Keller confidently stepped onto the podium with the Lightrider R32, the men’s race had its ups and downs for the rest of the team on the new 32” wheeled bike. Vital Albin showed steady effort, finishing in 21st place, though he couldn’t quite close the gap for a top-10 or podium finish. Lars Forster found himself caught in an early tussle and had to start from the back, finishing in 30th overall. Mathias Flückiger also faced some challenges and finished 32nd. Despite the hurdles, the team kept pushing and gave their best during the bike’s first outing.

The debut of this bike was a big moment, not just for the brand, but for the sport, as it is the first time we’ve seen this new wheel size raced in a UCI event, and with all the buzz surrounding this new standard, it is likely not the last time we’ll be seeing this as more brands continue to develop into the category.

For now, customers can sign up at r32.thoemus.ch to reserve their spot for a future final order. Just filling out the form doesn’t mean they’re committed to buy. Thomas Binggeli, CEO of Thömus, shares, “We’re a creative and energetic company. Working closely with our partners like DT Swiss, Schwalbe, and the Thömus maxon team, we’re always aiming to develop the fastest and most innovative bikes. Projects like this show our open and forward-thinking approach to creating new products and bike platforms.”

Could 32” be the ticket to faster lap times and less fatigue? Only time will tell, but it’s certainly exciting to see teams exploring the potential here.