Morewood Shova ST 650b

[Chubba]

Hi All,

 

I'm sure this has been posted a few times so happy to be redirected to the correct page.

 

Anyone have any experience with converting a 26 inch Shova to a 650b. Was it successful and how did you do it? Any issues to be aware off?

 

Have the frame sitting in my store room and thought I could put it to better use.

 

Thanks.

C.

[Grebel]

Hi All,

 

I'm sure this has been posted a few times so happy to be redirected to the correct page.

 

Anyone have any experience with converting a 26 inch Shova to a 650b. Was it successful and how did you do it? Any issues to be aware off?

 

Have the frame sitting in my store room and thought I could put it to better use.

 

Thanks.

C.

 

Sacrilege.... If it doesn't work out I'll take it off your hands and ride it as a 26". Just saying..... 

[MrJacques]

Not sure if it will be the same with the Shova, but with the Zula it's possible, although it leaves very little tyre clearance when done. You'll probably have to use skinny tyres, so I'd rather just put wider, bigger volume 26" tyres on

[Hairy]

Would be interested to know if that Shova is a size large 

[Grebel]

Would be interested to know if that Shova is a size large 

 

Take a number and stand in line.....

[Chubba]

Would be interested to know if that Shova is a size large

It's a medium.

[Hairy]

It's a medium.

Spoil Sport!

[shaper]

lol, the dude wants advice... not for you lot to swipe it from him 

 

Did a quick google search, saw this https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=369604636383468&story_fbid=829409157069678

 

from the comments seems to convert 

[droo]

Not a chance. I already buzz the cable stop on mine with big tyres, so unless you want to run 1.9 slicks you're out of luck.

 

And if you do decide to run 1.9 slicks on a Shova, there are a number of people on this forum who will hunt you down.

 

EDIT: You could do it if you got the shock travel reduced by about 5mm...

[Sidewinder.]

lol, the dude wants advice... not for you lot to swipe it from him 

 

Did a quick google search, saw this https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?id=369604636383468&story_fbid=829409157069678

 

from the comments seems to convert 

 

That's an mbuzi  Embarrassing for the shop who just did the conversion...especially since it says mbuzi on the top tube.

[shaper]

That's an mbuzi  Embarrassing for the shop who just did the conversion...especially since it says mbuzi on the top tube.

Ah i see now, did not look closely at the pics... and yes an embarrassment for the shop 

[Skylark]

You could just do a DIY 650b sidegrade, use nice big 26" 2.4 tyres, you'll get 650b/lower rolling resistance and comfort all in one, win/win in my books!

[Chubba]

Not a chance. I already buzz the cable stop on mine with big tyres, so unless you want to run 1.9 slicks you're out of luck.

 

And if you do decide to run 1.9 slicks on a Shova, there are a number of people on this forum who will hunt you down.

 

EDIT: You could do it if you got the shock travel reduced by about 5mm...

I'm keen to find out more. Will give you a shout next week. This is your trusty tall boy mate, with a new silver i9 hub! ????

[Hairy]

Not a chance. I already buzz the cable stop on mine with big tyres, so unless you want to run 1.9 slicks you're out of luck.

 

And if you do decide to run 1.9 slicks on a Shova, there are a number of people on this forum who will hunt you down.

 

EDIT: You could do it if you got the shock travel reduced by about 5mm...

so how do you reduce the shock by about 5mm 

[droo]

so how do you reduce the shock by about 5mm 

 

With a spacer. I have one on my desk.

[Hairy]

With a spacer. I have one on my desk.

Sooo....can one assume that you can then run a decent volume rear takkie in the frame safely.

 

Have you guys by anychance seen any older version 26" pikes running a 650B wheel with decent rubber on?