Is a 650b tire the same as 27.5"? I saw on the "New for 2011" thread that Jamis has a 650b & they use 650b synonymously with 27.5".

If that's the case, I might have to do some googling & see if it would be worth it to swap the front tire of the Hornet out for a a 650b. But I guess that would mean swapping the fork too. Still, food for thought.