[dustyduke22]

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

It's works perfectly. The Rekon 2.8 is primo with an i35 size rim on the 111.

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[tjamscad]

Marlin5 27.5 rear

I know this is not the same league as what you are playing in but here is my 2015 Trek Marlin5 with Blunt35 and WTB Convict 2.5 rear. Front is 29x2.3 because I like the extra rollover.

 

[t0rmentor]

On One Codeine 29 S + Fox 34 (@130 mm travel, -1.5 headset)
Front wheel: Dartmoor Aircraft (i45) + Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.8
Rear wheel: WTB Asym i35 + Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5x2.8

No rubbing, enough clearance to ride it.

 

[ticketchecker]

might be selling a lightly ridden MD green Bantam frame, possibly rolling chassis or whole bike depending on what I do next.

 

[Riggzola]

It's works perfectly. The Rekon 2.8 is primo with an i35 size rim on the 111.

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Dusty, I wanted to clarify that you meant 35mm internal width with the Rekon+ 2.8 will work. In another thread you mentioned the i35 might be too tight. http://forums.mtbr.com/29er-bikes/27-5-wheels-tires-kona-process-111-a-946050.html

On your Riot you have i34 rims running the Rekon+. What's the width on those?

 

[Nubster]

I'd really like to try converting my Kona Big Unit...even if I can only get a 2.8 in the back. I'd be in about half the cost of a new bike with wheels and suspension fork though that's not required since my rigid fork will handle 29+. But...might be worth the new fork in Boost 110 and wheel to match.

I saw someone converted a Kona Unit...anyone have luck with the Big Unit?

 

[GuitsBoy]

On One Codeine 29 S + Fox 34 (@130 mm travel, -1.5 headset)
Front wheel: Dartmoor Aircraft (i45) + Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.8
Rear wheel: WTB Asym i35 + Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5x2.8

No rubbing, enough clearance to ride it.

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Nice bike. Just wondering what kind of clearance youre really talking about. I currently have a parkwood, and have been toying with swapping it out for a codeine if it goes back on sale... I currently ride NN2.8s on i45s, and it barely clears the hardtail. Think theres enough room on the codeine? Thanks for any info.

 

[FlyingAce131]

Cannondale F29 converted to SS & 650b+

Converted 2008 Cannondale F29two to SS and 27.5+.
Maxxix Rekon+ 2.8 F&R tubeless
WTB Asym 27.5 i35mm
Awesome build. My new favorite bike in the stable.

 

[Riggzola]

Converted 2008 Cannondale F29two to SS and 27.5+.
Maxxix Rekon+ 2.8 F&R tubeless
WTB Asym 27.5 i35mm
Awesome build. My new favorite bike in the stable.
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I am looking at these WTB i35 rims and Rekon+ 2.8 tires. Would you mind measuring the width of the casing and tread for me?

 

[FlyingAce131]

Sure, I'll measure it tomorrow. Bike is at work...

 

[t0rmentor]

Nice bike. Just wondering what kind of clearance youre really talking about. I currently have a parkwood, and have been toying with swapping it out for a codeine if it goes back on sale... I currently ride NN2.8s on i45s, and it barely clears the hardtail. Think theres enough room on the codeine? Thanks for any info.

Almost 1 cm each side between the tire and the seatstay.

 

[FlyingAce131]

I am looking at these WTB i35 rims and Rekon+ 2.8 tires. Would you mind measuring the width of the casing and tread for me?

The casing & tread both measure 180 mm @ 15 psi

 

[FlyingAce131]

The casing & tread both measure 180 mm @ 15 psi

 

[Riggzola]

The casing & tread both measure 180 mm @ 15 psi

Width should be in the 66-68mm range

 

[Guest]

The casing & tread both measure 180 mm @ 15 psi

somethin amiss with this as 180mm = just over 7". measure casing width then knob width separately for 1 tire and see what you have.

Width should be in the 66-68mm range

correct

 

[GuitsBoy]

Almost 1 cm each side between the tire and the seatstay.

WOW, thats a lot more than I was expecting. I'm working with only about 5mm on each side, and I dont see the NN getting that much bigger from 35 to 45mm rims. Thanks for the info.

 

[FlyingAce131]

Yeah, my bad. Battery on calipers was dying and probably not set right. Got a new battery today. I'll check it again tomorrow.

 

[Guest]

Yeah, my bad. Battery on calipers was dying and probably not set right. Got a new battery today. I'll check it again tomorrow.

get one ah dem battries that the bunny uses.

 

[Riggzola]

Any luck? trying to decide on buying some wheels.

 

[FlyingAce131]

It measures 67mm.