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27,5 inch (650B) wheels on a 26inch frame?


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How much clearance should their be between the back wheel and the frame arch for me to know if a 650b would fit on my 26" frame?

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Mine cost as follows:-

 

Rims - 2*890 (ZTR Crest)

Hubs - 450 (2nd hand XT off the Hub but in excellent condition)

Spokes - 950

Build - 180 (including nipples but it was my SiL wink.png )

Tyres - 2 * 650

 

4660

 

Tjoopless, I had Stans tape and sealant .......

 

On my Specialized Epic 2010 carbon comp, frikkin lovin' it smile.png

 

I have the same bike & considering 650B. How about a pic?

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Will a 2.2 on the Spez be too tight?

Thinking of getting Race Kings 2.2

Apart from Crossmarks & Schwalbe, what other 2.1 options are available?

Who has stock?

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I fitted xking conti 2.2 (27.5") on my wifes 26 er - Scott Spark 640 dual suspension - 2013 model . It fit but the gaps are small . Will change it to maxis cross mark 2.1 rather.

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