lollos Posted August 28, 2013 Posted August 28, 2013 Ok, so a lot of you will propably laugh at my question, but here goes anyway. Apart for the frame; wheels and fork (obviously), is it possible to take your 26'er parts to build on a 29'er frame, or do you get specific groupsets for 26'ers and 29'ers??
Vetseun Posted August 28, 2013 Posted August 28, 2013 Yes. You can proceed. No question is a silly question mate. Silly people dont ask questions
MariusC Posted August 28, 2013 Posted August 28, 2013 Groupsets are the same. you might just need to get new cables and hydraulic hose, as the 26ers cables might be too short. As for the rest, it will all fit
DR ◣◢ Posted August 28, 2013 Posted August 28, 2013 According to one or two bikeshops 29ers need special parts. I don't believe them. All your other parts will fit. Mags vd walt 1
lollos Posted August 28, 2013 Author Posted August 28, 2013 Exactly what my bikeshop told me - also thought you don't get different parts. Thanks all - you helped a lot!
shaper Posted August 28, 2013 Posted August 28, 2013 (edited) yep, just do it... no issues apart from brake hose lenght as you may need a longer one to the rear brake. I would fit new cables if doing a rebuild Edited August 28, 2013 by shaper
divernick Posted August 28, 2013 Posted August 28, 2013 Just remember to use 29er-specific valve caps.... NotSoBigBen and shaper 2
NicoBoshoff Posted August 28, 2013 Posted August 28, 2013 Has a bikeshop ever asked you about wheelsize when buying a cassette or cranks etc? Nope. Because it doesn't matter.
NotSoBigBen Posted August 28, 2013 Posted August 28, 2013 Just some things to consider:- 1) Do both frame's take the same Bottom Bracket ( some use the 'std' screw in and otheres press fit)2) is the Front Derailleur OK (sometimes low mounts won't work on strange shaped frames etc.), even sometimes it needs a 'direct mount' .....3) Does the 'new' frame come with a complete headset (often times the bearings/spacer magafter could be different)4) As already mentioned brake hose length may be an issue, I would also use new cables and housing
Skott5 Posted August 28, 2013 Posted August 28, 2013 Is daar iets wat ek moet weet? Dont eat a spicy curry the night before a big race,
sampie Posted August 28, 2013 Posted August 28, 2013 Dont eat a spicy curry the night before a big race, doesn't that help with the forward motion lollos 1
lollos Posted August 28, 2013 Author Posted August 28, 2013 Just remember to use 29er-specific valve caps.... Thanks will remember that!
Azonic Posted August 28, 2013 Posted August 28, 2013 And no, you do not need a wider handlebar on a 29er. I'm running a 560mm bar straight from my 10 year old stripped down 26er.
sampie Posted August 28, 2013 Posted August 28, 2013 Navorsing Sampie - navorsing... Wil net seker maak daar gaan geheime wapens vir die Hell & Back wees nie.
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