I am just getting back into mt. biking after a 5-year hiatus and am thinking about purchasing a used GF Tassajara to get started again. My plan is to upgrade this bike with high performance components and then transfer them to a FS frame (Racer-X) sometime next year after I get back in the swing of things. I'm pretty sure I would like to setup the FS as a 29er. My question is, can I outfit a 19” Tassajara with a 29” wheelset, and if so, what adjustments need to be made? Also, assuming I plan to move the new components from the Tass to the Racer, are there any that may not be compatible with both frames? Are there specific parts I should be cautious about buying to ensure they will work on the Titan? Thanks for your help.
Tassajara 29er???
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You are on the right way...
You are heading the right way (heading towards 29ers that is) but I think that you should have a look at 29"er FAQ section and search this forum before you try to convert a 26er to a 29er. I'd would not recommend to convert a 26er to a 29er.
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You are heading the right way (heading towards 29ers that is) but I think that you should have a look at 29"er FAQ section and search this forum before you try to convert a 26er to a 29er. I'd would not recommend to convert a 26er to a 29er.
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X-Caliber
I'd realistically look at the X-Caliber first. A true 29" bike.
http://www.fisherbikes.com/bikes/bike_detail.asp?bike=XCaliber
I'd realistically look at the X-Caliber first. A true 29" bike.
http://www.fisherbikes.com/bikes/bike_detail.asp?bike=XCaliber
5 year hiatus you say... So first you want to buy a used Tassa, then replace all the components, then move all those components onto a F/S frame. That sure sounds like a lot of money and a lot of wrenching in something that you have lacked interest in for 5 years. When will you have time to ride?pbunt said:
Unless I'm mistaken, the Tassa is a 26" wheel bike. At least my wife's '01 is. 29" wheel will not fit. If you want a F/S, 29"er, buy it now and save yourself a lot of effort. If you lack the money then just buy the Tassa and ride it as is till you can afford to save for a better bike.
For what its worth, my wife's Tassa is near stock and works just fine for the amount that she rides it.
You sound like my wife...
It's not really a question of money but to me it just doesn't make much sense to drop $3-4K on something that I'm just getting interested again. The idea here was to save some money by getting the Tass, upgrade the components as I saw fit (assuming I ride enough to justify it), and then move to a nice FS frame once I became proficient on the hardtail. I was simpy asking if there were any components that may not work on both frames if I ever move to a FS. For obvious reasons the 29" wheel sent up a red flag.EIBfan said:
Most of the components will transfer over just fine - you may run into some difficulties with bike specific thinks like FD clamp, seatpost, and possibly bb. Of course then you have things which are specific to a 29"er - but they are really just frame, fork, rims, tubes and tyres.
Having said that, I would question whether it is wortthwhile transferring Tassajara level components onto something as nice as a Racer-X. So get the second hand bike for the meantime - get your riding bug back, and then build up a nice Racer-X or whatever else takes your fancy when you feel your level of riding justifies it.
Sam
Having said that, I would question whether it is wortthwhile transferring Tassajara level components onto something as nice as a Racer-X. So get the second hand bike for the meantime - get your riding bug back, and then build up a nice Racer-X or whatever else takes your fancy when you feel your level of riding justifies it.
Sam
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