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#444 ·
makersmike said:
Just got my 2014 Camber Evo set up yesterday with Trail Boss 3.0 front, and Trailblazer 2.8 rear, on Ibis 741 rims. Bottom bracket is about 10mm lower at 321, at 15 psi. Clearance is very good in the rear, and adequate upfront with about 3mm each side.

On a short 7 mile, 1000 ft climb ride. I was expecting the ride to be smooth and fun, and was not disappointed. What surprised me was how fast it was with the big tires, and I might end up faster on both climbs and descents than with my 29" wheels. I broke PRs on a mile long flowy singletrack as well as a short road climb back to my house. Looking forward to riding some more.
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makersmike.

could you post the measurements of your tires. trailblazer and trail boss .I am interested in buying those tires n rims and curious what the carcus and tread measurements are ?

Thanks in advance

Andrew
 
#446 ·
m789 said:
has anyone done SJ evo with pike 140?
R2.8
F3.0

whats the bb height? is it still ridable with 175mm cranks?
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I have a couple Trailblazer 2.8s coming. I will post clearance when they get here. My frame may differ some. It's the Chinese carbon knockoff of the 2015 SJ. Frame looks near identical to my buddies Evo though.
 
#448 ·
m789 said:
has anyone done SJ evo with pike 140?
R2.8
F3.0

whats the bb height? is it still ridable with 175mm cranks?
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The listed BB height of the SJ Evo (2015) is 5mm higher, 335, than the Camber Evo, 330, so it should be ~ 5 mm higher than mine (measured at 321) with the F3.0 and R2.8 on 35 mm rims.

I have 175mm cranks and I would like my BB to be a little higher. I will be raising my Pike from 120 to 130 this week, hopefully gaining 3-4mm. Even without that, I would not consider returning to my 29" wheels. The benefits far outweigh any compensation necessary for the low BB height. The low BB height is most noticeable for me on technical climbing, which is a small portion of my riding.
 
#450 ·
That looks really nice. Can you give us a comparison between it now with 650B+ and in it's original 29er setup, what do you notice different, any negatives in your opinion? Looks a bit tight down in the chainstays, have you run into any mud with this setup yet?

CarLessOhio said:
Salsa Fargo Ti Gen2 ('11-'12) with stock steel fork
Velocity Dually 27.5 rims, WTB Trail Blazer 27.5x2.8 tires

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#452 ·
My set up

About a year ago I bought my first 29+. Since then I haven't touched any of my bikes with less than a 3.0 tire. I've had a Scott Genius 740 sitting fallow in the corner of my garage since then, with several parts stolen off to build my + sized bikes. I borrowed some tires from the LBS to experiment and finally decided to take the plunge. I wanted to use the Scott since I already had it, and I'd rather raise the BB just a bit than drop it. I flipped the chip on the rear shock mount and it allowed the BB to pretty much stay in the same spot as before.
It's built with WTB Asym rims, i29 in the back and i35 on the front. The rear tire is a WTB Trail Blazer 2.8 and the front is a WTB Bridger 3.0. The pics of the rear clearance aren't great, however it measures 6-7mm away from the chain stays at all of the closest points. I know the Trail Blazer isn't a true 2.8, but it is sure better than the 2.2 Schwalbe I had on there. With the amount of room I have, I'll try some other tires on it this winter to see how big I can go. It's likely I'll end up with a Breakout 2.5 on there since the stiff sidewall is nice.
I used a dremal to clean up the arch on my Fox 34 a little. The clearance was pretty tight, but with a little grinding it has enough room. Black Sharpie to make it match better. :D
Sorry the pics are dark. These short days are killing me!

(Yes, that is where I run my seatpost. I have a long inseem, and a short torso, combined with liking short top-tube bikes. They look funny, but I like the way they ride. :D )
 

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#453 ·
Niner Rip 9

Shared on Niner forum.

2014 Rip 9
- 140mm Pike
- Light Bicycle 38mm AM Rims
- Trailblazers

I measured a 13mm spacing on either side of the seat stays, and 8mm on either side of the chain stays.
 
#458 ·
I've got about 30 miles on singletrack logged with this setup. Other than the extra cush and grip that the plus tires provide, I haven't noticed any real differences in handling compared to 29ers. A little bit of "grab" when riding on pavement, but hooks up exactly how you'd want it to on dirt. Loving it. Have not run into much mud yet, though, but I wouldn't anticipate any issues.

For most of this season, I ran these wheels and tires on a '12 Raleigh Talus 29er frame with an X-Fusion Slide RL 29er fork, logging almost 250 miles on singletrack. Gave new life to an old bike! The clearance on that frame was a little tighter compared to the Fargo, and I did hit some mud once in a while. I got a little bit of tire rub on the seatstays, but didn't have any issues with it clogging up.
 
#460 ·
Devinci atlas and niner rip9

DEVINCI 140mm fork ATLAS WITH HUGO'S AND TRAILBLAZERS

Niner rip 9 160mm pike with same wheelset. I demo wheels at local bike shop they are blast
currently trying to decide between buying I35 Asym rims or scrapers
leaning toward I35 thinking they might be better for a variety of tires ?
 

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