Single Track Posted October 7, 2012 Share Hi all! I need some help! I have a 26er with a shimano xt 3x9 groupset. I know minimal about building up bikes but I was given a nice 29er frame so am considering the change. Can I move the whole groupset to the 29er frame? Am I wrong to think I can get away with only buying a new shock and wheelset if i already have the frame? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 7, 2012 Share All correct! Only new things you need are wheels, tires & fork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Single Track Posted October 7, 2012 Share You just made my day!So there shouldnt be compatibility issues with the frame and groupset?Will the brake disks and casette from my 26er just pop onto the 29er wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Single Track Posted October 7, 2012 Share All correct! Only new things you need are wheels, tires & fork!You just made my day!So there shouldnt be compatibility issues with the frame and groupset?Will the brake disks and casette from my 26er just pop onto the 29er wheels? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 7, 2012 Share You just made my day!So there shouldnt be compatibility issues with the frame and groupset?Will the brake disks and casette from my 26er just pop onto the 29er wheels? Yep yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Unit Posted October 7, 2012 Share You just made my day!So there shouldnt be compatibility issues with the frame and groupset?Will the brake disks and casette from my 26er just pop onto the 29er wheels? You may have some compatibility issues with differences between post and IS mounting, depending on the particular frame and fork options. But there are adaptors available for just about any combination. If you buy new hubs, make sure they have the same fixing arrangement for the rotors (ie. centre lock or 6 hole) Also check the hose lengths on the brakes. May come up a bit short depending on the routing. Other than that should be fine? Single Track 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 7, 2012 Share Just maybe check headaet, BB and seatpost size compatibility if necessary .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Im guessing Chain needs to be extended as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannosmit Posted October 7, 2012 Share And a wider handlebar 680mm is lekker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Unit Posted October 7, 2012 Share And a wider handlebar 680mm is lekker Specially when you slap a couple of bar ends on that puppy. Edited October 7, 2012 by G-Unit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bike Posted October 7, 2012 Share depending on your frame size you may need to get new brakehoses.. Single Track 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted October 7, 2012 Share Im guessing Chain needs to be extended as well? Rough rule of thumb is for every 1.27cm difference in chainstay length = 2 links (2.54cm) of additional chain. Single Track 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted October 8, 2012 Share Could also need: Seatpost: depending on required diameter of new frameFront Der: depending on mount used on new frameHeadset: tapered vs straight sould be fixed with adapter. Could also be integrated vs semi-integrated vs external...BB: Std or BB30, BB92, blah blah...Brakes: IS vs PM, but could be fixed with adaptersHubs: 12x142 rear vs QR and 15mm vs QR fork could mean adapters needed Single Track 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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