26 inch to 29 inch wheels

[WesVic]

Good day. If I have a 26 inch bicycle (Scott Tampico) am I able to change the wheel size to 29 inches on the same bike?

[ChrisF]

Welcome to the Hub WesVic.

 

Think the link below may answer your questions -

 

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/186384-can-i-put-29inch-wheels-on-mongoose-otero-26er/?view=getnewpost&fromsearch=1

Edited August 1, 2020 by ChrisF

[Me rida my bicycle]

Some 26er frames could fit 27.5 wheels some with good tyre clearance some with only a 2.0 or 2.1. Most definitely would not be able to run 29er with mtb tyres.

[Eugene]

Good day. If I have a 26 inch bicycle (Scott Tampico) am I able to change the wheel size to 29 inches on the same bike?

No... You may be able to put 27.5, but definitely not 29.

 

I had a Scott Montana. I am sure it's the same frame as the Tampico. I put 27.5 wheels on it.

 

The Tampico had v-brakes. If you upgrade to bigger wheels you may need to change the brakes to discs as I'm not sure you will find 27.5 wheels with rim brake surfaces

Edited August 1, 2020 by Eugene