I commented in another thread I'd get an angleset to bring the HA back in check. You could also shim the rear and make it a 130/130 mullet.I think it might feel good if you're on the taller side. I'm only 5'8". I put a 130mm 29 fork on my v2 Spifire and it felt like it really slowed down the steering. The maneuverability of the 27.5 front wheel felt like its no longer there. The back felt like it was easier to whip around...but not sure I'd give that up for the livelier (sp?) feel of the smaller front wheel. I put the 27.5 fork/wheel back on.
Also wouldn't the HA at ~64 degrees really slow down the steering and make the front end floppy at lower speeds?
I'm thinking the answer is yes after riding mine for three weeks now. I posted it on the Spitfire thread the other day https://forums.mtbr.com/banshee-bikes/2020-spitfire-v3-1124637.html#post14726935I have been wondering if you can get some of the roll-over and efficiency benefits of 29 from the front wheel, while getting the clearance, playfulness and cornering quickness of smaller wheels out back.
How do you like the mullet vs 27.5 full setup so far? I’d love to hear your thoughts on the differences!I'm thinking the answer is yes after riding mine for three weeks now. I posted it on the Spitfire thread the other day https://forums.mtbr.com/banshee-bikes/2020-spitfire-v3-1124637.html#post14726935
Still getting used to riding a full squish with all the preloading before jumps and all that, but I'm convinced of how the mullet setup has been performing so far. But I'm definitely getting a 150 27.5 fork before jumping into any conclusions about which one is "the best" or anything. I personally don't care if I'm a second slower or something with a smaller wheel. The most important thing for me is the bike being fun and inspiring to ride![]()