Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
I mean, I'd make fun of you regardless so that's not a good comparison.
27.5 plus
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I make fun of anything crackendale
Hell most of my teamies ride them, insert giggle.
I take no one's opinion over mine because I can.
And jdog is still one of the coolest cats I know even though he's a crackendale pusher. This was before he even became cooler pushing the Cruz!
Hell most of my teamies ride them, insert giggle.
I take no one's opinion over mine because I can.
And jdog is still one of the coolest cats I know even though he's a crackendale pusher. This was before he even became cooler pushing the Cruz!
gingertooth
Active Member
So does this mean we shouldn't be supporting our LBS???? I don't get it??? Might be a good time to wash your mouth out son'''
chrisalecia
Active Member
I'll speak for the 27x2.8" since I subscribe to that model - I disagree with the Harley inference though I am a fan of them. 27x2.8 is more BMW R1200 or KTM 1290 Super Adventure. We're a little older, want to get out for adventure but also want to do it with some plush!
jumpa
Well-Known Member
I'll speak for the 27x2.8" since I subscribe to that model - I disagree with the Harley inference though I am a fan of them. 27x2.8 is more BMW R1200 or KTM 1290 Super Adventure. We're a little older, want to get out for adventure but also want to do it with some plush!
Your not old
MikeP
Well-Known Member
I was looking at putting that on the front of my Jet 9 with a 2.4 x-king on the back. Probably gonna make the switch before my Kingdom Trails trip this summer
qclabrat
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A few bike companies have been selling bikes with the "capability" to switch between regular 29 wheels and 27.5 plus
If you can properly stuff a 2.6-2.8 in the rear of a 29r which does not advertise doing so, what are things I should be aware?
are the bikes like the Salsa Horse/Pony designed differently. Is there a different different offset?
I know a 135 rear is certainly no go, but many 142s appear to have an acceptable clearance
If you can properly stuff a 2.6-2.8 in the rear of a 29r which does not advertise doing so, what are things I should be aware?
are the bikes like the Salsa Horse/Pony designed differently. Is there a different different offset?
I know a 135 rear is certainly no go, but many 142s appear to have an acceptable clearance
The Kalmyk
Well-Known Member
Then- When I first heard the 27.5 plus could fit a 29er wheel I thought it was great.
Now- If I wanted a 29er I'd buy a bike built around a 29er wheel.
Now- If I wanted a 29er I'd buy a bike built around a 29er wheel.
RickVaughn
Active Member
If it fits and has enough clearance then I think you're okay. The newer bikes have boost spacing and the frame design is different to accommodate a wider tire. My buddy's XC bike is a 29er but can barely fit an aggressive 2.2 so it really depends on the frame
rick81721
Lothar
Nope, only difference is the paint job. I like the flexibility of wheelset options but have pretty much settled on the 27.5+ version as optimal for me
qclabrat
Well-Known Member
That's what I was wondering, does the geo on these bikes get all screwy?
good at both but not great at either
qclabrat
Well-Known Member
Rick, what's the height difference between your plus and 29 wheels?
if you can provide the setup on each it would be helpful
Mr.Moto
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If it fits and has enough clearance then I think you're okay. The newer bikes have boost spacing and the frame design is different to accommodate a wider tire. My buddy's XC bike is a 29er but can barely fit an aggressive 2.2 so it really depends on the frame
^^^^^This.
Some 29er bikes with 135mm qr can fit a b+ set up. With modern 1x drivetrains you can eliminate some chain interference issues created by a front derailleur. Then it's a matter of how much room you have between the seat / chain stays for the bigger tires. The retro bike I built has a 135 qr rear, but it fits a 35mm rim with a 2.85 tire. Might even be able to squeeze a 40mm rim in there, but that would be pushing it.
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qclabrat
Well-Known Member
I think a 2.2 29 tires is about the same height as a similar tire at 2.8x27.5
If it fits and has enough clearance then I think you're okay. The newer bikes have boost spacing and the frame design is different to accommodate a wider tire. My buddy's XC bike is a 29er but can barely fit an aggressive 2.2 so it really depends on the frame
as long as it clears the width should it matter?
rick81721
Lothar
With the tires I think it's minimal but will measure when I get home.
qclabrat
Well-Known Member
Your horsethief is a boost rear?
Will try to measure up my XtC tonight or tomorrow and report back..
Boost
27.5+ 3.0 front/2.8 rear
29 2.35/front/2.25 rear
Boost
27.5+ 3.0 front/2.8 rear
29 2.35/front/2.25 rear
rick81721
Lothar
Yes.
there is a reversible insert for the rear shock on my tallboy which changes the geometry from h to l. i usually leave it on 11.
