Matt Posted August 17, 2015 Share At their recent dealer launch event, we spotted the latest iteration of the Momsen VIPA Trail. Scheduled for launch in the second quarter of 2016, the Trail version will provide a longer travel option to the VIPA lineup with a "mild" and a "wild" build option.Click here to view the article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted August 17, 2015 Share Those tyres are very very close to the frame and fork. A slight buckle and you could have a problem. RossW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted August 17, 2015 Share yay! Finally!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 17, 2015 Share Those tyres are very very close to the frame and fork. A slight buckle and you could have a problem. The pics do exaggerate the tightness a bit - particularly that shot of the fork. In reality there is a bit more clearance, but yes with a bit of a wobble there could be contact and some issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted August 17, 2015 Share all this talk about 27.5+ being the same height as a 29er wheel, one forgets that are substantially wider. serious buyers will run 29" tyres I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted August 17, 2015 Share If the tyres in the photos are 2.8", you probably wouldn't be able to fit a 3.0" tyre in there, considering the already tight clearance. Bikes that are designed around the 27.5+ concept can often accommodate tyres up to 3.2" - 3.4". So, if you're interested in running this bike in 27.5+ guise, you'll probably be limited to tyres less than 3.0" or plus tyres that were designed to fit into 29er frames on 27.5" rims, such as the WTB Trailblazer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted August 17, 2015 Share Correction: The fork pictured here is a stock standard Rockshox Pike, not the Boost version. That has a 100mm x 15mm wide lower assembly. The bikes will come with the new BOOST version of any fork they spec. That gives 110mm x 15mm wide lowers – this means a totally different lower leg assembly and ample clearance. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odinson Posted August 17, 2015 Share Correction: The fork pictured here is a stock standard Rockshox Pike, not the Boost version. That has a 100mm x 15mm wide lower assembly. The bikes will come with the new BOOST version of any fork they spec. That gives 110mm x 15mm wide lowers – this means a totally different lower leg assembly and ample clearance. What's the max rear clearance? Edited August 17, 2015 by Odinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipsqueak Posted August 17, 2015 Share They hucked a Pyga seat tube for this bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted August 17, 2015 Share What's the max rear clearance? It'll be good for a 2.8" on the 52mm Stan's Hugo rim. *********************************** Quite a few industry players saying 2.8" is the sweet spot for what they're aiming the bikes for. NOT mini fatbikes, but plus size regulars. Fox and RockShox clearance for 27.5" plus tires are around 3.2" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted August 17, 2015 Share all this talk about 27.5+ being the same height as a 29er wheel, one forgets that are substantially wider. serious buyers will run 29" tyres I reckon. Correct, but will be cool to have the option of racing 29er wheels then slap some fatties on to huck some trails. All on the same bike! masterj, Spoke101 and rock 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergie001 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Has anybody got a timeframe for when this Momsen will be coming out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris.ZA Posted August 7, 2016 Share Is this bike ever going to launch? It's been nearly a year since this post and the news on it is non existent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted August 7, 2016 Share IMHO 2.8 isn't plus.... 3.0" or GFTO Flippa and Odinson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizkit031 Posted August 7, 2016 Share Nothing special about this bike. Johny Bravo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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