martinsnyman Posted November 19, 2012 Share Hi Guys, I have a Merida 96 26er and was wondering if it would be possible to convert it to a 650B Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaBee Posted November 20, 2012 Share Wondered about that a while ago, but I doubt whether there's enough space/clearance between the rear wheel for any bigger wheel to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlight Posted November 20, 2012 Share works just fine, dont use bigger than a 2.1 works with the Manitou or the fox fork Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinsnyman Posted November 20, 2012 Share Thanks, but will the rear wheel fit as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABUBI Posted November 20, 2012 Share Apparently Omnico released a statement saying that if you convert to 650b using fox fork, the warranty is void. Apparently if you go down a drop off as big as a house, and the shock bottoms out, the crown can stop the wheel, causing immediate facial distortion. apparently lethal... I am also converting my chinese blank carbon frame I used as a training bike. It has an epicon (suntour) shock, lots of clearance.. getting my frame back today after having it spraypanted white, build should be done next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinsnyman Posted November 20, 2012 Share Please post some pick's of your new ride - sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percyzn Posted November 20, 2012 Share Apparently if you go down a drop off as big as a house, and the shock bottoms out, the crown can stop the wheel, causing immediate facial distortion. apparently lethal... Brilliant!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinsnyman Posted November 20, 2012 Share I pull those over the bar moves in Groenkloof without the front wheel stopping! That section before the little river gets me time and time again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABUBI Posted November 26, 2012 Share http://www.650bpalace.com/ for a list of frames that can take the conversion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbarn Killer Posted November 26, 2012 Share Where does one get these 650b wheels from that are not expensive? The only wheel that I know of that is commercially available is the ZTR and they come in at a whopping R6 000 for a set. i am looking for something cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted November 26, 2012 Share Where does one get these 650b wheels from that are not expensive? The only wheel that I know of that is commercially available is the ZTR and they come in at a whopping R6 000 for a set. i am looking for something cheaper Build your own, you can get rims locallyhttp://www.buycycle.co.za/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=444http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/stans-no-tubes-ztr-crest-650b-rim or on ebay http://www.ebay.com/sch/Rims-Hubs-/36143/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=650b Then find some hubs locally or on CRC etc and get your wheels built as you want, either build yourself or go to a wheel builder. More and more LBS as well as online are getting 650B tyres, although 2.1 are difficult to come by as most stock 2.25 or 2.35 (tyres not cheap) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaper Posted November 26, 2012 Share Else if you want the one of the cheapest wheels currently, UDS$219 plus shiiping, VAT and handling charges http://www.sixfifty.com/category/wheels/product/velocity_650b_blunt_silver_wheelset.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanHofmeyr Posted September 14, 2013 Share Hi Guys, I have a Merida 96 26er and was wondering if it would be possible to convert it to a 650B Thank you Did you convert successfully to 650b? Would like to do the same! Francois Pienaar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain morgan Posted September 14, 2013 Share I train on a converted spark rc with fox fork...works great..only problem is the bb hight is 1.5 inches higher thus higher centte of gravity. Great for not hitting pedals while riding single track, but "pitches" you out of tight corners if cornering at speed.but fine for training and def. Better than 26. A good compromise . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighter-Lights Posted September 14, 2013 Share Merida 96 3000D: 26" with 2.1 Crossmark leave 10mm gap between the wheel and rear chainstay arch - can't see 650B working unless you fit a really small volume rear tyre - which will practically be the same size than a larger volume 26" tyre... Francois Pienaar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinsnyman Posted September 14, 2013 Share I never converted my Merida, just bought a 29er - loving it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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