[myette10]

Anyone try the Bantam tire clearance yet?

Also taken a rough measurement as to how much BB is raised?

Thanks!

Seconded! Frameset incoming!

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[300hp]

Dude, I'm staring at the frame in my office right now. Previously I've had a heckler, a chameleon, a Nickel, and a v10, and this is every bit as sick. STOKED.

 

[myette10]

Dude, I'm staring at the frame in my office right now. Previously I've had a heckler, a chameleon, a Nickel, and a v10, and this is every bit as sick. STOKED.

back country/competitive cyclist? Super deal!

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[Hartley747]

Specialized Camber 27.5+ Conversion

Hey all big thanks to all the great information on this thread. Except for everyone posting about WTB trailblazer 2.8 tires, those are not 27.5+ tires and fit about every 29er out there no one needs to know about that.

Frame: Camber Comp Carbon, Evo Link, Monarch Plus Rear Shock, SW carbon seatstay.

Fork: Pike 29 RC3 Dual Adjust 130-160

Wheels: light bicycle 50mm wide carbon rims laced to Roval (DT swiss 32h hubs) 3lb 11oz

Tires: I started my camber 27.5+ setup with a specialized ground control 3.0 rear and purgatory 3.0 front (pictured here). The ground control rear fit for about 48 hours but when it stretched it rubbed the chainstay slightly. The Purgatory 3.0 on the pike worked fine (close but totally passable).

Because of the rear tire clearance I switched setups to a Rocket Ron 2.8 Rear and a Nobby Nic 2.8 Front. I really like this combo as I have plenty of clearance and don't really notice any difference in floatation.

For now this will be my winter setup, I'm going to wait to ride 27.5+ to 29 head to head this spring to see which is better in the dirt.

Weight of either setup is right at ~26lb 8oz.

 

[eggs]

Hey all big thanks to all the great information on this thread. Except for everyone posting about WTB trailblazer 2.8 tires, those are not 27.5+ tires and fit about every 29er out there no one needs to know about that...

:skep: :nono:

 

[rwitte]

Because of the rear tire clearance I switched setups to a Rocket Ron 2.8 Rear and a Nobby Nic 2.8 Front. I really like this combo as I have plenty of clearance and don't really notice any difference in floatation.

Hartley747,
Having both the Nobby Nic and Rocket Ron 2.8 together, on matching rims, can you please tell me if their actual widths are the same, or possibly different? The NN on the rear of my conversion just missed fitting, and it was the protruding knobs that were the culprit. I'm wondering if the RR has less knob sticking out and would possibly fit where the NN wouldn't. Thanks.

 

[Hartley747]

Hartley747,
Having both the Nobby Nic and Rocket Ron 2.8 together, on matching rims, can you please tell me if their actual widths are the same, or possibly different? The NN on the rear of my conversion just missed fitting, and it was the protruding knobs that were the culprit. I'm wondering if the RR has less knob sticking out and would possibly fit where the NN wouldn't. Thanks.

They are within 2mm of eachother. 70mm(Rocket Ron) 72mm (Nobby Nic) knob to knob. They are both 72mm at the widest point of the casing. Sorry, hope you find a tire that works for you

 

[rwitte]

Thanks Hartley. Probably needed 3-4mm difference to make it feasible. I'll keep the TB on the rear and give it a try.

 

[jameseo]

Hey all big thanks to all the great information on this thread. Except for everyone posting about WTB trailblazer 2.8 tires, those are not 27.5+ tires and fit about every 29er out there no one needs to know about that.

HAHAHAHA. So true, glad you said it! I actually wonder if there are any 29ers that can't fit the trailblazers.

 

[bikeny]

Carver Ti 99er

I don't know how useful this will be, but I'm posting it anyway. I bought this frame used many years ago, and it's been setup in many different configurations. When 29+ first hit the market, I was able to squeeze a 29x3.0 Knard on a 50mm rim in the back with the sliders all the way back. That setup got me hooked on Plus size tires, but the long chainstays on that setup were not ideal. I rode a Jones Spaceframe all last year with 27+, 3.25 front and 2.8 rear and had a blast. I've decided to sell that frame as I really want full 3.25" tires front and back(and didn't like the low BB). So as I was taking off all the parts, I decided to just put them on the Carver which was still sitting around. I took off the 2.8 rear tire and mounted another Duro Crux 3.25, same as the front. Sliders are all the way forward, tire is inflated to 36psi just for seating and stretching, and it still fits in the back! It's close, but I can always move the sliders back a bit for more clearance. Unfortunately, geometry is a bit old school, but I will ride it until I decide what I'm doing for next season. Chainstays measure 17.5" and BB height is 12.5 without tire sag, which should work fine.

Edit: Forgot to add rim info: Derby 40mm outside/34mm inside width.

 

[MMcG]

I don't know how useful this will be, but I'm posting it anyway. I bought this frame used many years ago, and it's been setup in many different configurations. When 29+ first hit the market, I was able to squeeze a 29x3.0 Knard on a 50mm rim in the back with the sliders all the way back. That setup got me hooked on Plus size tires, but the long chainstays on that setup were not ideal. I rode a Jones Spaceframe all last year with 27+, 3.25 front and 2.8 rear and had a blast. I've decided to sell that frame as I really want full 3.25" tires front and back(and didn't like the low BB). So as I was taking off all the parts, I decided to just put them on the Carver which was still sitting around. I took off the 2.8 rear tire and mounted another Duro Crux 3.25, same as the front. Sliders are all the way forward, tire is inflated to 36psi just for seating and stretching, and it still fits in the back! It's close, but I can always move the sliders back a bit for more clearance. Unfortunately, geometry is a bit old school, but I will ride it until I decide what I'm doing for next season. Chainstays measure 17.5" and BB height is 12.5 without tire sag, which should work fine.
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Edit: Forgot to add rim info: Derby 40mm outside/34mm inside width.

wow that is one steep looking head tub angle - but damn do those tires ever fill out those rims!!!

Could you slacken it with an angleset somehow?

Nice!

 

[bikeny]

wow that is one steep looking head tub angle - but damn do those tires ever fill out those rims!!!

Could you slacken it with an angleset somehow?

Nice!

I think the picture makes it look steeper than it really is, but then again, I've never measured it.

Never looked into an angleset, does it work on a standard 1 1/8" headtube?

 

[LyNx]

With the amount of spacers and rise bar, I wouldn't worry with an angleset, I'd more look to get a 29er fork and run a 29+ setup to bring the HT up some, raise the BB a bit and slack it out, or if that fork will fit a good 29+ give that a go first :thumbsup:

I think the picture makes it look steeper than it really is, but then again, I've never measured it.
Never looked into an angleset, does it work on a standard 1 1/8" headtube?

wow that is one steep looking head tub angle - but damn do those tires ever fill out those rims!!!
Could you slacken it with an angleset somehow?

Nice!

 

[ticketchecker]

Dusty, does it look like your heckler could run a 2x drivetrain? Just grabbed a Bantam frame and gathering parts.

 

[MMcG]

I think the picture makes it look steeper than it really is, but then again, I've never measured it.

Never looked into an angleset, does it work on a standard 1 1/8" headtube?

yeah maybe just camera angle and I'm not sure but I'd think there must be an angleset (or derivative) out there for 1 and 1/8th

 

[BluesDawg]

I've just begun converting my 2014 Specialized Crave Pro with WTB Asym i29 rims and WTB 27.5X2.8 Trailblazer tires. Plenty of room front and rear. I don't think I'd go any larger in the rear, but the Fox Float fork could easily handle a wider tire/rim.

I've only done a quick fit up so far. I've yet to mount the brake discs or add sealant to the tires. I just wanted to see if it was going to fit and it does. I'll finish it and post more photos in the coming days. It will be a few days before the trails around here are dry enough to ride anyway.

 

[Gyro_t]

TiCycles Adventure Bike with B+ wheel set

The Scraper/Chronicle wheel set worked for my wife's TiCycles gravel touring bike. I wanted a quick change set up between the B+ and 29 X 2 wheel sets. I built the wheels with SLX hubs, cassette, and rotors instead of XT which saved some dollars. There is 7 to 8mm clearance on either side between the tire and the chain stays. These are some issues I have run into. 1) had to re-dish the wheel to get her 2nd gear on her 10 speed cassette due to tire rubbing chain. 1st is out of the question in the small ring (XT triple). Not too big a deal given the kind of terrain we ride. 2) the SLX rotor winds up a half millimeter outboard and rubs the XT caliper. I am working on a solution for that (any suggestions would be appreciated). Other than that, it is awesome! Tried these wheels on my 2013 Fargo Ti. Not even close on rear wheel.

 

[White_Panther]

Hi all!!! I just saw this thread, so I figured I should contribute.

Current setup is:
2015 Trek Remedy 9 - 650b w/ Velocity Blunt SS Fat B Nimble 3.5 (Front) and WTB Trailblazer 2.8 (Rear)

 

[BluesDawg]

2014 Specialized Crave 29 Pro hardtail
WTB 27.5" i29 rims
WTB 27.5X2.8 Trailblazer tires
tubeless setup with one wrap of WTB rim tape and 3 oz. Orange Seal sealant in each
2.5" wide at casings at 20psi
Plenty of clearance front and rear. Room for a tiny bit more in the rear, but much more would compromise mud clearance. Definitely more room in front. May try a 3.0 soon.

Only a short test ride so far, but it rolled well and did seem to have great grip on turns and climbs over roots and rocks. Maybe a bit smoother on bumps, even with 25psi in rear tire. That could get better with lower pressure.

 

[myette10]

View attachment 1046626 View attachment 1046627 View attachment 1046628 View attachment 1046629 View attachment 1046630 2014 Specialized Crave 29 Pro hardtail
WTB 27.5" i29 rims
WTB 27.5X2.8 Trailblazer tires
tubeless setup with one wrap of WTB rim tape and 3 oz. Orange Seal sealant in each
2.5" wide at casings at 20psi
Plenty of clearance front and rear. Room for a tiny bit more in the rear, but much more would compromise mud clearance. Definitely more room in front. May try a 3.0 soon.

Only a short test ride so far, but it rolled well and did seem to have great grip on turns and climbs over roots and rocks. Maybe a bit smoother on bumps, even with 25psi in rear tire. That could get better with lower pressure.

How far from axle is that 2.5" measurement?

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