Convert Scott Spark 940 to 27.5

[Tromp]

I don't intend starting a whole debate , but can a Scott Spark 940 be ( effectively ) converted to a 27.5er. The 29er is just not for me and I have a few 26ers.

[MrJacques]

Of course the wheels will fit, but I think you will mess up the geometry, but who knows, maybe you'll like it. Borrow some 27.5 wheels from the lbs or a friend and see if it works.

 

Has been asked and discussed before as well:

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/128131-can-one-convert-a-29-to-a-275/

 

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/article/trail-tech-converting-29ers-to-27-5-just-dont-do-it-42060/

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

  On 11/25/2014 at 9:05 AM, Tromp said:

I don't intend starting a whole debate , but can a Scott Spark 940 be ( effectively ) converted to a 27.5er. The 29er is just not for me and I have a few 26ers.

Yes, it's not as if you'll have any clearance issues. You'll drop your BB by about 3/4 of an inch, but other than that no changes. You could even put large volume tyres on the 27.5 rims and have no issues with clearance except maybe on the chainstays... 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

  On 11/25/2014 at 9:11 AM, Jacquers said:

Of course the wheels will fit, but I think you will mess up the geometry, but who knows, maybe you'll like it. Borrow some 27.5 wheels from the lbs or a friend and see if it works.

 

Has been asked and discussed before as well:

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/128131-can-one-convert-a-29-to-a-275/

 

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/gear/article/trail-tech-converting-29ers-to-27-5-just-dont-do-it-42060/

 

 

No change to the geometry. ONLY the BB height. 

[Redlight]

clearly some people are bored 

[SimpleDom]

This will become a wheel size debate.

[Tromp]

Tx guys. Had a look at previous posts. End of discussion !

[V12man]

  On 11/25/2014 at 9:05 AM, Tromp said:

I don't intend starting a whole debate , but can a Scott Spark 940 be ( effectively ) converted to a 27.5er. The 29er is just not for me and I have a few 26ers.

Before you give up - try moving the key (funny oval washer on the rear shock mount) that changes the headset angle to the more vertical one on that bike - 2 minutes with an alan key - changes the bikes handling dramatically.

 

Worth a shot.

[Tromp]

  On 11/25/2014 at 9:22 AM, V12man said:

Before you give up - try moving the key (funny oval washer on the rear shock mount) that changes the headset angle to the more vertical one on that bike - 2 minutes with an alan key - changes the bikes handling dramatically.

 

Worth a shot.

Tx . Will do.

[shaper]

Do a search here for your frame http://forums.mtbr.com/27-5-650b/list-27-5-compatible-26ers-376656.html

 

and here http://forums.mtbr.com/27-5-650b/

 

Alternatively take your frame to your LBS and see if you can fit 650b wheels

 

Also what fork you have? If is a fox it will work

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

  On 11/25/2014 at 9:47 AM, shaper said:

Do a search here for your frame http://forums.mtbr.com/27-5-650b/list-27-5-compatible-26ers-376656.html

 

and here http://forums.mtbr.com/27-5-650b/

 

Alternatively take your frame to your LBS and see if you can fit 650b wheels

 

Also what fork you have? If is a fox it will work

Erm... comprehension fail. 

 

He has a 29er. No need to check clearances....

[shaper]

  On 11/25/2014 at 9:48 AM, cpt armpies mayhem said:

Erm... comprehension fail. 

 

He has a 29er. No need to check clearances....

My bad lol... that's what you get from skim reading... ignore earlier post