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SuspectDevice
02-26-2008, 05:42 PM
A 26--->27.5--->29'r
I hate being limited in my choice of tires. I see some real distinct advantages of 26", 650b and 700c wheels.
Recently I designed some new XC race frames and really emphasized centering the riders center of mass so that they could climb out of the saddle with abandon, and descend with little regard for their own safety. As a funny side effect I realized that the geometry I had settled on would allow clearance for tires up to 29x1.7", as long as we manipulated the tubing correctly, and the 30mm bb drop would keep the handling acceptable with bigger wheels.

26", 650b's and small 29er/big-cross tires. What else do ya need?

26x2.2"
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r277/SuspectDevice413/spookySSbridgejpg-1.jpg
700x34 (fits a 44)
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r277/SuspectDevice413/spookySSbridgecrossjpg-1.jpg
Bridge-less stays for mud and tire clearance
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r277/SuspectDevice413/spookychainstaytirejpg.jpg

Designed to run these;
http://velonews.com/files/images/12071.18205.jpg
Dugast 700x45's
http://choicefactory.sram.com/_media/product_images/571SID_WC.thumb320.jpg
Sid at 100mm for 26" applicatons
http://choicefactory.sram.com/_media/product_images/567RebaTEAM_WHTred.thumb320.jpg
New 46mm offset Reba 29er lowered to 70mm for 650b and 29er stuff...

I can't wait until I can start getting my hands on lightweight 650b rims and tires. I'll just have to make do until then...
jncarpenter
02-26-2008, 05:56 PM
Yo...you sure it's ok to be P.I.M.P.'n? ;)

IOW, any release dates on the new reba 29er? :D
SuspectDevice
02-26-2008, 06:01 PM
Yo...you sure it's ok to be P.I.M.P.'n? ;)

IOW, any release dates on the new reba 29er? :D


I'm just sharing:pirate2: ...
The Reba's are forecast to be available late March. And the Sids, any day now... Fun fun
Mike B.
02-26-2008, 06:19 PM
and the light 650b rims in April [/end shameless plug]
MMcG
02-26-2008, 07:40 PM
Cool stuff - thanks for sharing Mickey.

Al frame yes? What type of Aluminum?
SuspectDevice
02-26-2008, 08:48 PM
Cool stuff - thanks for sharing Mickey.

Al frame yes? What type of Aluminum?

http://www.spookybikes.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/info.jpg
-dustin
02-26-2008, 09:20 PM
what rim is that Dugast on?
SuspectDevice
02-26-2008, 09:24 PM
That's a Reynolds(stole the pic from Velonews, think it's Frischi's bike), I'm running Edge stuff on all of our team bikes though.
-dustin
02-26-2008, 09:35 PM
the size of that rim looks like it'd make a pretty badass mtn rim.

i rode my Edge 38s on a light trail not too long ago. love those rims.
LordOpie
02-26-2008, 10:10 PM
Versatility is the new black.

I really like what y'all are doing SD.
SuspectDevice
02-26-2008, 10:12 PM
Versatility is the new black.


I disagree. Miami Vice is now a color, and it is the new black.
LordOpie
02-26-2008, 10:15 PM
Well, I love my Surly LHT. With two wheelsets, I can cx and handle snow/ice road conditions or a long road ride.

I love versatility.
sperkins
02-29-2008, 05:35 PM
cool pics!! thanks for sharing:)