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Is this possible? I have a 2007 Rockhopper and am going to upgrade the brakes, fork, and wheelset pretty soon. Could I convert it from a 26 to 29 inch wheelset?

Is there any advantages or disadvantage of this? also what good wheelsets are out for it?
 
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speedracered said:
Is this possible? I have a 2007 Rockhopper and am going to upgrade the brakes, fork, and wheelset pretty soon. Could I convert it from a 26 to 29 inch wheelset?

Is there any advantages or disadvantage of this? also what good wheelsets are out for it?
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I don't think so. There isn't enough frame clearance for a 20" rear wheel. You can buy a new fork/shock and make it work for the front but not for the back.
 
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Highly doubt there's enough room in the frame to accept a true 29er tyre, you might be able to fit a 650B, but I'd try to borrow a wheel and give it a try before spending $$ that might be in vain. You could put either a 650B or 29er wheel on the front, if you go the 650B route it may well fit into your old fork, whereas if you go 29er you'll defintely have to buy a new fork. Another thing you'll need to keep any eye on going to the 29er is how much it raises the front end and what it'll do to the handling.
 
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yup

listen up, you need to take center-pull brakes, and find the kind that have a decorative hole above where the brakes usually clip in, and make sure the hole is big enough for the screw that holds the brake pads, then replace the back curvy washer, with thin flat washers, so you can stick the screw that holds the brake pad through the hole in the top, and then, Bingo! you have brake pads riding above where they usually are, high enough to stop a bigger wheel...aka a 700/ (29" is a fake name for 700).
Now will a large mountain bike tire fit? chances are you will find a used 700 hybrid tire for free in your local bicycle store dumpster before you wanna waste money on a new one... maybe a even a set of free tires. And hybrid tires are faster and more durable on smooth roads, that aren't in the south.
If you live in the south, you will need to change the front fork, unless it is rigid, to a rigid one, in order to put a full size mountainbike 700 tire on.
In the south the roads are different, there are 3 inch gaps in the pavement every 10 feet, so you gotta be careful riding
 
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Marco2222 said:
listen up, you need to take center-pull brakes, and find the kind that have a decorative hole above where the brakes usually clip in, and make sure the hole is big enough for the screw that holds the brake pads, then replace the back curvy washer, with thin flat washers, so you can stick the screw that holds the brake pad through the hole in the top, and then, Bingo! you have brake pads riding above where they usually are, high enough to stop a bigger wheel...aka a 700/ (29" is a fake name for 700).
Now will a large mountain bike tire fit? chances are you will find a used 700 hybrid tire for free in your local bicycle store dumpster before you wanna waste money on a new one... maybe a even a set of free tires. And hybrid tires are faster and more durable on smooth roads, that aren't in the south.
If you live in the south, you will need to change the front fork, unless it is rigid, to a rigid one, in order to put a full size mountainbike 700 tire on.
In the south the roads are different, there are 3 inch gaps in the pavement every 10 feet, so you gotta be careful riding
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I only respond to this very old thread because I just attempted to do this myself.

This thread should've been titled converting a 26er to 700c. Short answer is: It's unlikely the 29er wheels and tires will fit.

The problem with doing any of this is you'll change the geometry of the bike. Specifically the front end, head tube angle and BB height. This could have a negative effect on the handling and feel of the bike. It might not be worth your trouble. But if you have the parts laying around and want to try it, go for it. Your results may vary.
 
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