Carbon frame conversion to 27.5

[Luke Williams]

I have a fs 26' carbon frame lying around and have been wondering if I could take it to a carbon frame repairer and extend an extra 2.5 cm at the skewer , that would make it be able to run a 650b wheel?

Would this work?

[PeterF]

I say no, but ToysRus claim to be able to do 26" to 27.5" conversions, so it will be interesting to hear what they have to say.

[BogusOne]

Can be done. Depending on the frame. There is some options available.

 

As posted in another thread by FLowta:

 

http://enduro-mtb.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/gt-6428-2-780x520.jpg

 

Or the chain and seat stays can be extended if its carbon. Don't know if that will change the geometry, guess it does to a certain extend but shouldn't be too much.

[Witkop]

but why would you want to? Rather convert it to a 26 single speed. THe cost of the new wheel set and all the engineering to get the extensions just right would probably set you back the cost a of new frame

[RABUBI]

What frame is it?

 

A lot of the Carbon frames do take the 27.5 inch wheel.

 

Do a search on the hub,lot of topics on this. Also www.650bpalace.com lists frames that can fit a 650b wheel

 

I converted my chinese carbon frame, as well as my scott spark 30, but has since sold it and gone 29"