Attn: Distributors - fat idea

Handspun/QBP already makes a premade wheel. Getting this package would be as easy as going to yourr local QBP dealer and ordering.

Here is what you need:

Salsa Enabler Fork, QBP PN FK0515 - $120
Handspun Surly/Vicious wheel, QBP PN WE7332 - $200
Surly Larry 120 TPI tire, QBP PN TR0002 - $110
Surly 26x4.0 tube, QBP PN TU0003 - $17
Rox wide rim tape, QBP PN RS0002 - $14

This setup takes a normal front brake, and would work on 29ers designed around 80mm of suspension travel.

ETA on the Enabler fork is mid-June. You could probably get a custom fork built before the Enabler gets back in stock. Just have the builder get the rest of the parts for you, and there you have it... a fat front kit.

see but that is problem: There is always some component missing, I just think a bike shop could cache this stuff, get a few set ups and probably sell them for a premium just because of the difficulty of getting this stuff all together.

just go to a shop and order QBP package #XXXXX or go online and order with one click and know that everything will arrive all shiny and complete in one big box. If I had a shop I would so do this. The great thing about 29ers is that they are always wanting to try different stuff out.

chequamagon said:

Here is what you need:

Salsa Enabler Fork, QBP PN FK0515 - $120
Handspun Surly/Vicious wheel, QBP PN WE7332 - $200
Surly Larry 120 TPI tire, QBP PN TR0002 - $110
Surly 26x4.0 tube, QBP PN TU0003 - $17
Rox wide rim tape, QBP PN RS0002 - $14

This setup takes a normal front brake, and would work on 29ers designed around 80mm of suspension travel.

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Enabler is actually a rear brake setup...FYI. I haven't looked into which adapter would allow it to work with a 135mm front hub setup...

I agree with OP. I went thru this process a couple of months ago. With hindsight, I probably would have preferred the "one click" option.

A bit of commentary on the Fat Front setup... with the snow conditions we've had this year -- big dumps, then long periods of thaw/freeze, resulting in a lot of hardpacked singletrack -- this setup has definitely been my "go to" versus the Pugs. It climbs and descends better. Quicker and lighter. With a studded 29er tire on the back and a Larry on the front, the only thing I could ask for is probably some studs on the outer knobs of the Larry. That would rail! I'm a bit intimidated by the DYI studding process, though.

jncarpenter said:

Enabler is actually a rear brake setup...FYI. I haven't looked into which adapter would allow it to work with a 135mm front hub setup...

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Bear in mind because it is intended for a rear, therefore the dropout is for a 10mm not a 9mm axle.

Even though I used a rear axle in mine, I still had disk clearance issues. I simply stuck a 2mm washer on the axle for the inside of the dropout. I figure 2mm offset isn't going to make much difference on a fat tyre in the short term, and I'll eventually adjust the spokes to centre it.

chequamagon said:

Handspun Surly/Vicious wheel, QBP PN WE7332 - $200

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Is the WE7332 Handspun wheel centered or offset?

There's simply too many options for this to be a "one click" package. Much easier to just pick what you want separately.

Forks: Pugsley 135, Pugsley 100, Enabler
Wheels: Pug Rear, Pug Front, Mukluk Front
Tires: Larry low tpi, Larry high tpi, Endo low, Endo high
Tubes: Surly Toob, Surly Light Toob

slimhazy said:

Is the WE7332 Handspun wheel centered or offset?

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Centered.

JAG410 said:

Centered.

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Cool, thanks.

I wonder if there's any frames that would fit one of those in the rear... Maybe a 1x1 w/ brake posts removed...

mtnbykr©™ said:

you'd need a gazzilodi 3.0 on the back of a 1x1. you'll need to cut off the brake bosses also. i have 2 of the 3.0s if you're interested...

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Are those Large Marges or the Vicious rims mentioned in the post above?