Peter changed his job few months ago.
You'll need to look around here for another vendor.
Too bad for me, but hopefully good for Peter. I'm not surprised about Peter; too good to last. My Carbon Speed wheel set cost half of retail replacement wheels. Thanks very much for this info. Can you recommend another vendor, or a specific sales person @ Carbon Speed?
Carbon Speed lists 4-5 "29er" models, none specify "+" or "Plus." Only one specifies maximum tire width of "2.35" which is too narrow.
New OEM frames are too costly, and used are rare in my XL size. The only known OEM frame w/my specs is Trek Stache Carbon (which I test rode and love). Specialized makes Fuse Carbon HT 27.5+; 29 x 2.6 fits but more clearance is more bettuh.
I thought for sure at least one Chinese vendor makes a 29+ HT.
Finance wise I take a huge hit if I buy an entire bike; every component on my current bike is upgraded except the crank and frame.