Puncture Kid Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Can one do it? Sure it will fit, but is it a good idea? What is the impact?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 Lower bb is all. Better cornering due to the lower centre of gravity but with the possibility of more pedal strikes than normal. Why?
GoLefty!! Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 May have pedal strikes just riding in a straight line
MoreTrails Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 MTB UK did it a while back as a test...seek out the article, will shed some light
Flowta Posted February 10, 2015 Posted February 10, 2015 With the same width tyre, it'll result in a drop of 19mm.
Davey_Jones Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Got a question. My mate bought a Trek from Sportsmans late last year. I just noiticed that the wheels on it are 650B but the tyres are 29er. They inflate fine (tube) but everytime he does a big jump he busts a tube. I pointed that out to him but he seems to think thats the right setup. Am i being daft can you run 29 tyres on a 650b rim? I would think that's why he is popping/pinching so many tubes.He should take them back right?
Goodbadugly Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Got a question. My mate bought a Trek from Sportsmans late last year. I just noiticed that the wheels on it are 650B but the tyres are 29er. They inflate fine (tube) but everytime he does a big jump he busts a tube. I pointed that out to him but he seems to think thats the right setup. Am i being daft can you run 29 tyres on a 650b rim? I would think that's why he is popping/pinching so many tubes.He should take them back right?Are you serious?
Davey_Jones Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 absolutely. Sorry I mean so ya i'm not being crazy, that is completely wrong.
Wannabe Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Will it even fit?There is a size difference of 1.5" (that is 37.5mm) The tyre will be way to big for the rim to even remotely seat. Or am I being completely daft here?
Flowta Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Are you serious? Will it even fit?There is a size difference of 1.5" (that is 37.5mm) The tyre will be way to big for the rim to even remotely seat. Or am I being completely daft here? May he's referring to a tube?
Davey_Jones Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Yeah i was actually surprised that the tyre fits around the rim without being all loose but it does. Maybe cause he is over inflating the tube.
Wannabe Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Yeah i was actually surprised that the tyre fits around the rim without being all loose but it does. Maybe cause he is over inflating the tube. If that is the case, no wonder he's "popping / pinching" so many tubes. AND THAT KIDS, CONCLUDES TODAYS LESSON OF WHY YOU NEVER BUY A GAME/MAKRO/SPORTSMANS SPECIAL!!!
Flowta Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Got a question. My mate bought a Trek from Sportsmans late last year. I just noiticed that the wheels on it are 650B but the tyres are 29er. They inflate fine (tube) but everytime he does a big jump he busts a tube. I pointed that out to him but he seems to think thats the right setup. Am i being daft can you run 29 tyres on a 650b rim? I would think that's why he is popping/pinching so many tubes.He should take them back right? Please post a pic of the 29er tyre on 650B rim?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Please post a pic of the 29er tyre on 650B rim?Yeah. I can't believe...
s14phoenix Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 I am surprised the tyre sidewalls are still inside the rim????????? I would like photo evidence.... I would be surprised that while riding the whole tyre and tube does not come off the rim completely and he ends up on the rim... The craziest SH I have ever heard off OMG!!!
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