Mt Bike Wheel Questions
08-16-20, 06:25 AM
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Mt Bike Wheel Questions
I have a 2012 Rocky Mountain Element
26 X 2.25 wheels
is it possible to fit any 27 inch or up to 29 inch to a frame that is for 26 inch wheels? thanks
26 X 2.25 wheels
is it possible to fit any 27 inch or up to 29 inch to a frame that is for 26 inch wheels? thanks
08-16-20, 06:38 AM
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If you are looking to make the bike more suitable for road riding, skinny tires on 27.5 wheels would not be much taller if at all than what you are running now.
However, if the bike has rim brakes, it's a non starter.
08-16-20, 06:52 AM
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yes the bike is Disc brakes. older 2012. Seems to be room for the one inch from the tire.
If i were to go with a 27 inch rear, then would that mean i should get a 27 inch front? since bike might be off balanced?
yes the bike is mt bike so mostly used on trails. not much for heavy road/paved riding.
If i were to go with a 27 inch rear, then would that mean i should get a 27 inch front? since bike might be off balanced?
yes the bike is mt bike so mostly used on trails. not much for heavy road/paved riding.
08-16-20, 07:03 AM
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yes the bike is Disc brakes. older 2012. Seems to be room for the one inch from the tire.
If i were to go with a 27 inch rear, then would that mean i should get a 27 inch front? since bike might be off balanced?
yes the bike is mt bike so mostly used on trails. not much for heavy road/paved riding.
If i were to go with a 27 inch rear, then would that mean i should get a 27 inch front? since bike might be off balanced?
yes the bike is mt bike so mostly used on trails. not much for heavy road/paved riding.
Some bedtime reading for you. https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html
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08-16-20, 07:22 AM
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yes the bike is Disc brakes. older 2012. Seems to be room for the one inch from the tire.
If i were to go with a 27 inch rear, then would that mean i should get a 27 inch front? since bike might be off balanced?
yes the bike is mt bike so mostly used on trails. not much for heavy road/paved riding.
If i were to go with a 27 inch rear, then would that mean i should get a 27 inch front? since bike might be off balanced?
yes the bike is mt bike so mostly used on trails. not much for heavy road/paved riding.
Many people run larger wheels on the front but that can’t be done without changing the fork size.
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08-16-20, 07:29 AM
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figured so. yes i should just keep the 26 inches then, which seems to be almost hard to find. lol
08-16-20, 08:05 AM
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