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.
Rick, what's the height difference between your plus and 29 wheels?
if you can provide the setup on each it would be helpful
what rims are on the plus wheel?Looks like the diameter of my 27.5+ wheels with 2.8" tires is 28.25 in, the original wheels are 29 in exactly
wow, you splurged a bit there
wow, you splurged a bit there
what are you thoughts on carbon wheels, I'm considering them for the next build but just like my first carbon frame, I've been cautious with it
are you able to run low pressures without fear of cracks?
I've be weary going to sourlands with them thoughSo far they're great. Made a big difference compared to Al rims and bigger (3") tires. Probably knocked 1 lb off rotating mass.
I've be weary going to sourlands with them though
I've be weary going to sourlands with them though
Heading to Sourland in the am, first time there on the carbon plus wheelset. Been to c-rock and no problem with 14 f 18 rear.I've be weary going to sourlands with them though
height difference between your plus and 29 wheels?
if you can provide the setup on each it would be helpful
looks like its over a centimeter difference in each wheelFront:
29 Crest MK3 / 2.35 Racing Ralph
27.5+ Giant brand 35mm internal / 3.0 Rocket Ron
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Rear
2.25 Ralph
2.8 Ron
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This gives me a perfect excuse to buy a bike in 2018.That being said, we may watch as the lines blur and 27 x 2.6" becomes more of a the standard fare. I have a good friend who works at Schwalbe and he says all the OEMs are betting heavily on 2.6" for 2018.
2.6 is basically an admission of defeat by the biking industry. Plus wasn't exactly the blockbuster they thought it would be, so they'll try to save face with 2.6. Why 2.6? Because 2.5 already exists, and 2.6 is a just a huge leap over 2.5. If you really think that 2.6 is giving you something 2.5 isn't (I know, that 0.1 is a HUGE difference), you need to get your head examined.
2.6 is basically an admission of defeat by the biking industry. Plus wasn't exactly the blockbuster they thought it would be, so they'll try to save face with 2.6. Why 2.6? Because 2.5 already exists, and 2.6 is a just a huge leap over 2.5. If you really think that 2.6 is giving you something 2.5 isn't (I know, that 0.1 is a HUGE difference), you need to get your head examined.
so you saying anyone who bought a 148 got dup'd?