Azza Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Hi guys, please have a look at the pics and let me know if you think a rear 650B wheel will fit on the rear end of the bike. The shocks i am not worried about as I could just buy 650 B shocks. Thanks
Vetseun Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Take the bike to your LBS. Fit the wheel of choice and tyre. Then you will be sure.
Azza Posted March 2, 2014 Author Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Ye ofcourse I would do that ? But just out of interest what you guys think ? Edited March 2, 2014 by Azza
Flowta Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Ye ofcourse I would do that ? But just out of interest what you guys think ? Looks promising
Vetseun Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Ye ofcourse I would do that ? But just out of interest what you guys think ?will fit
shaper Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Depends on the tyre, I doubt you could get more than a 2.1 As has already been stated, stop by your lbs and ask if you can try a 650b wheel to check
kosmonooit Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Take a look on the mtbr forum as well, they have a lot of info there, lists of what frames are suitable and more..
DR ◣◢ Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 I'm going to say no. Chances are the tyre will catch the derailleur and you will have zero mud clearance. Even with a skinny tyre.
The Gas Man Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 You have more than enough space there but you won't be able you put more than a 2.1 in the back
X-Man Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 Should work provided you go 27.5X 2.0. Ltd options on tyre brands.. I think only Pacenti, Geax and Maxxis have available in that size. Good luck
The Gas Man Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 The kenda karma 2.0 will fit to .I had this tyre on but I did not like it , I managed to swop a racing ralph 2.25 for a racing ralph 2.1 off a new bike so it will fit . Just bear in mind that if it rains for a couple of days before or even on the day off a race or training ride you won't have enuf clearance with all the pic up of mud & rubbish off the track
Baron Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 We checked at LBS and 650B Kenda 2.0 Karma tyre have a higher profile than some 650B 2.1 tyres, we measured and found there is also a difference in width between the difference makes of tyres. All 2.0 is not the same width between the difference makes. Check the profile as there is a big difference between different makes of 650B tyres. We measure the circumference of a 29 tyre, 26 tyre and 650B tyre. The low profile 650B tyre was close to a high profile 26 tyre and the high profile 650B tyre measure about halfway between the high profile 26 tyre and the 29 tyre.So if your frame cannot take the higher profile 650B tyre it is maybe not worth to do the conversion.
Azza Posted March 2, 2014 Author Posted March 2, 2014 In your scenario, what was a 'high profile 26 tyre" ? What width and make. Thanks
Azza Posted March 2, 2014 Author Posted March 2, 2014 We checked at LBS and 650B Kenda 2.0 Karma tyre have a higher profile than some 650B 2.1 tyres, we measured and found there is also a difference in width between the difference makes of tyres. All 2.0 is not the same width between the difference makes. Check the profile as there is a big difference between different makes of 650B tyres. We measure the circumference of a 29 tyre, 26 tyre and 650B tyre. The low profile 650B tyre was close to a high profile 26 tyre and the high profile 650B tyre measure about halfway between the high profile 26 tyre and the 29 tyre.So if your frame cannot take the higher profile 650B tyre it is maybe not worth to do the conversion. In your scenario, what was a 'high profile 26 tyre" ? What width and make. Thanks
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