[seat_boy]

My Karate Monkey with B+:

(also trying a new photo hosting service, since Google isn't working for me anymore)

 

[denis0082]

Hi guys,
I will finish the interesting 15 page tomorrow, but I have a quick question somebody have converted a canyon nerve 29er?
I'm actually thinking of buyng dt rim but I'm stucked with size, which will suit best for a 2.8 nobbynic 30mm or 40mm internal?
last question; how is wide the nobby nic with this two rim or similar?
Thank you very much, best thread ever

Hi Nitrox, did you ever go through converting the Nerve 29 to 27.5+? Did they fit?

 

[bucknejo]

Decided to see how far I could push things on my Tallboy 1C and 120 Pike. Asym i35s with Ground Control 3.0s. In short, too tight both fore and aft.

Wrote up a blurb with some pics here.

read the blog post, looks like 3.0s are not going to work. i also have a TB1 c and was looking to put on 2.8's. did you have any luck with this size?

 

[Razor Hoof]

2.8s Trailblazers fit, but I sold the tires with a wheelset before I could get good pics for another post.

 

[bigmike9699]

Rift Zone Carbon plus!

Hey!

So here is my Marin Rift Zone Carbon set up plus.

Full XTR 1x11
Fox 34 29 140mm (standard 100x15 spacing)
WTB Ci24 carbon wheels on XTR hubs
WTB Trail Boss 3.0 front
WTB Ranger 2.8 rear

I have about 2mm of clearance on the chainstays (seat stays are good) with the 2.8. So it's SUPER tight, but the WTB rims do NOT flex, and there's little mud where I ride. The Ranger also has shorter sidewalls than most, so with a slightly taller sidewall tire, it'd fit better.

Stoked to give it a go once the 2 feet of snow melts haha.

 

[Guest]

Awfully snug fit bigmike. if the tire is not dead nuts true you'll have rub.

 

[bigmike9699]

Awfully snug fit bigmike. if the tire is not dead nuts true you'll have rub.

Yup. I redished the rear wheel a bit too the drive side which gave a bit more clearance. The ci24s are super stiff, so that will be the saving grace.

Ideally I'd like a slightly taller tire than the Ranger 2.8. any recommendations?

 

[coront]

Hello everyone, I just got a Stumpjumper FSR comp carbon 6fattie 2016 and I want to install my SRAM XX1 transmission from my previous bike. Is this possible? If so, how do I go about this?

Thanks!

 

[fat_rider]

OK I think I finally got what you are looking for to help me out here.

2015 Trek Marlin 5 (29er)

Can I 27.5, (650b) Plus this thing. The stock rear tire is a 29x2.0 and measures 28.75in at ridden pressure from the floor up.

Hope this is not too late.
Yes you can put a 27.5x2.8 on a trek marlin. I have a 2012 trek marlin and since I converted it I never went back to 29er.

 

[Back2MTB]

Non Boost ROS in Winter Rowdy mode

Trailboss 3.0 front, Ranger 2.8 Rear. Plenty of clearance in back (3.0 possible), front is about maxed out but clearance for mud/snow is just fine. Pike29er with 120mm travel.

LOVING this bike, climbs just fine and RAILS going down.

 

[Nitrox416]

Hi Nitrox, did you ever go through converting the Nerve 29 to 27.5+? Did they fit?

Hi, sorry for the late answer.
No I didn't convert the nerve but from a long period of study I think that in front with a fox 32 there aren't much problems, while the rear seatstays are quite narrow around 75/76mm if I remember well so I think the best way is a 2.6 rear and 2.8/3 front with max 35i rim maybe 40i is too much
Hope I've been useful

 

[Speedie]

Has anyone used a 9 mm QR fork with a 27.5+ tire?

 

[PHeller]

Has anyone used a 9 mm QR fork with a 27.5+ tire?

The ability to fit a 27.5+ tire has nothing to do with the axle style, it has everything to do with the make, model, and originally intended tire for the fork.

If you tell us which make/model the fork is, and what wheelsize it was meant for, we might be able to help.

 

[Speedie]

The ability to fit a 27.5+ tire has nothing to do with the axle style, it has everything to do with the make, model, and originally intended tire for the fork.

If you tell us which make/model the fork is, and what wheelsize it was meant for, we might be able to help.

Thanks, I understand. I'm just trying to find forks that come in a 9 mm QR axle that also fit 27.5+ 2.8" tires. I'm trying to locate one that will fit the stock tires on the 2017 Kona Unit without having to change the front hubs, and I'm not having much luck.

 

[gsapost]

Experiences with Singular Swift w/ 29+ front and 27.5+ rear?

I am currently running a Singular Swift with a 29+ (2.8inch) front and a 29 (2.4) rear. I am tempted to tryout a setup like below with a 27.5+ rear. Have anyone tried that setup on a Singular Swift? How does it affect handling?

(It is a last generation Swift, but I've seen pics on various sites suggesting that it is possible to run 2.8 inches on a 27.5 rim also on the older version.

Thanks
Greg

2008 Kona Unit
Ranger (29x3") on WTB i29 rim on the front
Trailblazer on WTB i29 (27.5) rim in the rear
Some thoughts:

• Both fit really well, even with the sliders slammed
• Really appreciate the increased traction and cushion
• Front end was raised about 1 cm by larger tire, rear end dropped about 0.5 cm by smaller wheel, net effect = bike slackened about ~1-2 deg (not a bad thing, Kona website lists 08 Unit HTA at 72 deg!)
• Considered hunting down a compatible suspension fork, very glad I went this route instead!

View attachment 1096194
Apologies for the poor pic

 

[RunMan]

Thanks, I understand. I'm just trying to find forks that come in a 9 mm QR axle that also fit 27.5+ 2.8" tires. I'm trying to locate one that will fit the stock tires on the 2017 Kona Unit without having to change the front hubs, and I'm not having much luck.

I have a Rockshox Reba 29" 100mm that fits a Maxxis Rekon+ 2.8 on WTB i35 Asymm, 9mm QR Shimano XT hub.

 

[Brig]

Transition Covert 29

Just threw some wheels on my 2014 Covert 29.

Also added it to the list.

Crossed my fingers and placed the order.

Wheels and tires used:

Spank Oozy 395+ 35 internal width

Maxxis Rekon+ 2.8

Haven't ridden them on the trail yet. My wife just picked up a Chameleon, so a plus ride is planned in the near future.

The front tire had plenty of room in the Pike 29er.
The rear upper stay was fine too.
The lower chainstay had enough room but the chain is very close to the tire in the big ring. (XT 1X11) I feel pretty confident it will work fine. I moved the BB spacer back to the drive side to add a little space. I had moved it for a better chainline on the 42 cog.

 

[RunMan]

I have a Rockshox Reba 29" 100mm that fits a Maxxis Rekon+ 2.8 on WTB i35 Asymm, 9mm QR Shimano XT hub.

Here are some photos:

 

[RickyFiggz]

This is all awesome news. It's making me think, I could possibly fit a 27.5+ tire on a rock shox recon qr fork.

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[Jansolo]

Hello guys!
I'm itching to try a 27.5+ conversion with my 2016 Kona process 111. Thing is I want to go with a wider rim for the WTB trailblazer 2.8 tire.
My concern is the limited rear end on the bike.
- do guys think that the Asym i35 would work?

Thank you