Converting 29er to 650b

[Tromp]

I want to convert a Kona hei hei 29er to a 650b . What is best ? , using a 29er fork or a 650b fork on the 29er frame ?

[Pulse]

Hmm. Weird!

 

Stick to the 29" fork. You will maintain the angles on the bike. Shorter (650b) fork will increase head angle making the bike twitchy, and will move your entire setup forward

[ChUkKy]

http://i.stack.imgur.com/jiFfM.jpg

[TheV]

Really?

[GoLefty!!]

and its not Friday

[Guest notmyname]

This thread will be awesome. Thank you!

[ChUkKy]

and its not Friday

 

He's either 2 days late or 5 days early... either way this person is going to take some serious abuse.

Its gonna be like watching a schoolyard fight

[jkoorts]

Hmm. Weird!

Stick to the 29" fork. You will maintain the angles on the bike. Shorter (650b) fork will increase head angle making the bike twitchy, and will move your entire setup forward

In that case would it be easier to convert my 26er to a 650b?

[Pikey]

A 650b fork will work much better especially attached to a 27.5 frame ????

[Ampandy]

Eish......... The problem is one...................

[SimpleDom]

And don't forget you'll also have to change your saddle.

[CAAD4]

I like my Hei Hei 2-9 just the way it is. Rather give it to me and go and buy an outdated 26er with a Fox fork to "convert". It will be cheaper in the long run and then you won't have to repaint the frame to a Kona Hay Hay 6-5....

[DuncanCT]

You could do this...

 

http://reviews.mtbr.com/interbike-new-from-wtb-trailblazer-27-5-tire-scraper-wide-rim-and-more 

[DuncanDoughnuts]

My advice is keep the 29er fork ... get a set of wide 650b rims and use the new 650+ tires from WTB , designed to fit in a 29er frame and fork ....

 

think mini fat bike

[Beefy]

Why not keep the front setup and get a 650b rear only?

 

Will be slick with the new saddle.

[Guest Smimby]

The BB height will be seriously low. Catching on every rock.