I ended up getting a Canfield Tilt, but my plan has been to run it as plus all along, and I think most 29er short travel frames if they have the clearance should work that way. But if you prefer narrow tires like 2.3-2.4, definitely stick with something made for a 27.5. See more. Overbiked since 1996. boostin. Conversely, the smaller 27.5+ wheel in the back will slacken the head angle. Granted, a 17mm lower/higher front end will equal less than 1 degree in head tube angle, which may or may not be noticeable to all riders, especially with the traction and other changes in ride characteristics that come along with a 27.5+ tire. Rim Brakes = Incompatibility. A 700c frame is designed for 700c wheels. Those use a rim with a 622mm diameter. Meanwhile, 26″ wheels have 559m rims – a 63mm difference in diameter. Therefore, if the frame operates with rim brakes, they will be located about 3.2cm (63mm/2) higher than where the 26″ wheel will require them to be. Get a bike that fits you now, or maybe one size bigger. You’ll lower the BB to low. Just buy a 27.5 bike. Ridiculous, wheel size and frame size are not mutually exclusive. Your pedals are not going to last if you put 27.5 wheels on a 29 bike --- unless it's 27.5x3.0 with a very wide rim. Take this tire measurement, compare it to the list below, and click the link for my recommended inner tube for your 700c tires. Recommended inner tubes for 700c tires. 700c x 22 tube. DETAILS. 700c x 23 tube. DETAILS. 700c x 25 tube. DETAILS. 700c x 28 tube. You can put 27.5-inch wheels on a 26-inch wheel mountain bike if the following are true: The bike fork clearance can accommodate a 1” greater wheel radius, measured from the axle to the top of the tire vs. the axle to the top clearance point of the fork. 26 Fat. 2381 grams. Trek Farley Carbon. 27.5 Fat. 2554 grams. Trek Farley Alloy. 27.5 Fat. 3310 grams. As you can see, the Specialized Fatboy carbon, which is a 26″ Fat model, has a significantly lower weight than other carbon models and the Specialized Fatboy M5 Alloy is lighter or very comparable to even some carbon offerings. The shorter wheelbase and smaller radius let you steer the bike instead of just leaning it. Cornering on a mullet is really the best of both worlds. You get the nice smooth arc of a 29er with the added maneuverability of the 27.5”. The front wheel swings wide while the back wheel kind of dives inside and cuts a tighter path. 27.5 in that sense must not be referring to the wheel size. • 3 yr. ago. Probably referring to internal rim width. singelingtracks. • 3 yr. ago. No it's an arc 27 width rimset. Not a 27.5 diameter. A 29er tire will not fit on a 27.5 rim. When in doubt with mtb parts get a tape measure out. C0FLv.

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