Wolf Lyle Posted December 18, 2014 Posted December 18, 2014 Here we go , Wheels fixed!! now all I need is my dropper. Waiting for a KS Integra
Bizkit031 Posted December 21, 2014 Posted December 21, 2014 Ja .... this just happened to arrive in my garage So I got to take it for a short spin around the car park today at Giba and man it's insane,that steering is so responsive and you feel like you can blast any trail like a mad animal,thanks Nigel look what you have done now.
nigelhicks Posted December 22, 2014 Posted December 22, 2014 Hahaha sorry marius. But you need to try it on a proper trail to see how insane it actually is
RaceFan Posted January 5, 2015 Posted January 5, 2015 I'm a clueless noob but this bike has been absolutely brilliant at everything I have done with it.Miles ahead of me at this point.
Mar Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Will I be able to convert my frenchie into a 650b?Â
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Will I be able to convert my frenchie into a 650b? Why??http://forums.mtbr.com/27-5-650b/list-27-5-compatible-26ers-376656-8.htmlRead post #180, seems possible.
Mar Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Why??http://forums.mtbr.com/27-5-650b/list-27-5-compatible-26ers-376656-8.htmlRead post #180, seems possible. Thanks Steven. Just seems like 650b is the way to go.
remfactor Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Why??http://forums.mtbr.com/27-5-650b/list-27-5-compatible-26ers-376656-8.htmlRead post #180, seems possible.Also wonder why....... actually it only makes sense because it is becoming increasingly difficult to find good fat 26" tires. Just got two Nobby nics 2.4 and two 2.35 Magic mary for stock!!!!
nigelhicks Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Thanks Steven. Just seems like 650b is the way to go. Dude - you just bought that thing ... dont be swayed by fads and forums etc. Ride your bike and have fun doing it ... I changed to 650b and to be honest i cant feel a massive difference in the wheels. The geometry of the bike yes ... but the wheels ... NAH .. I still suck uphills. ... And I would attribute the more speed down to the geometry and suspension rather than the wheels. Also remember that if you change to 650B wheels you are effectively altering the wheelbase and bb height of the bike .. which may impact negatively on the ride as the ride was designed around a 26 inch wheel size. If you want to feel what it feels like to be on a 650b - go grab a set of 2.5 or 2.7 tyres and put those on your bike - we were looking at the DH bikes vs the wifes 650b Juliana on the weekend - and our 26inch 2.5 Minions made the wheels the same diameter (almost) as her 650b 2.2 X-kings ..  But for your bike - Id say dont bother - Its your first year doing Enduro ... so just have fun on your bike rather than trying to mod it to death.
DubbelBuys Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Dude - you just bought that thing ... dont be swayed by fads and forums etc. Ride your bike and have fun doing it ... I changed to 650b and to be honest i cant feel a massive difference in the wheels. The geometry of the bike yes ... but the wheels ... NAH .. I still suck uphills. ... And I would attribute the more speed down to the geometry and suspension rather than the wheels. Also remember that if you change to 650B wheels you are effectively altering the wheelbase and bb height of the bike .. which may impact negatively on the ride as the ride was designed around a 26 inch wheel size. If you want to feel what it feels like to be on a 650b - go grab a set of 2.5 or 2.7 tyres and put those on your bike - we were looking at the DH bikes vs the wifes 650b Juliana on the weekend - and our 26inch 2.5 Minions made the wheels the same diameter (almost) as her 650b 2.2 X-kings ..  But for your bike - Id say dont bother - Its your first year doing Enduro ... so just have fun on your bike rather than trying to mod it to death. Some good advice right there, but wheelbase doesn't change when putting bigger / smaller wheels on a bike.
DubbelBuys Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Will I be able to convert my frenchie into a 650b? Lekker bike!Rather buy a dropper than worry about 650B wheels. Slam some 2.3 /2.4 tyres on there & go & get a grin on your face!
Mar Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 Thanks Nigel! Super helpful as always! I'm super happy with the bike, loving everything about it. Just read some dude changed, and the noob that I am,  thought quick change.Â
nigelhicks Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 ya ok - because the wheelbase is defined by the rear-centre, head angle and trail, so fair call - but still i think it wouldnt be worth it
nigelhicks Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 As DB just said - get a  dropper post for that thing - and if you are riding anything narrower than 750mm bars, turf them in the bin and get yourself a set of 750mm wide bars with a short  50 or 60mm stem
nigelhicks Posted January 9, 2015 Posted January 9, 2015 But Dropper Post is your first port of Call ... BEFORE KARKLOOF in Feb!!!
Mallie Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 I totally agree with Nigel. Dropper post, short stem and wide handlebars makes a massive difference! Here is my Meta 5.5
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