the NOT SO official 27.5+ thread.

[gtluke]

What is OD?

Outside diameter.

 

[J-Dro]

Over dose.

 

[soundz]

Lot of 27.5+ here: http://dirtragmag.com/nahbs-2016-bikes-we-likes-part-1/

 

[KenS]

Ol' Dirty

 

[THATmanMANNY]

Just when I started to FINALLY build my long travel 29er...

YOU CAN'T WIN!

Ride and smile!

 

[jdog]

Just when I started to FINALLY build my long travel 29er...

YOU CAN'T WIN!

Ride and smile!

That bike

Just when I started to FINALLY build my long travel 29er...

YOU CAN'T WIN!

Ride and smile!

You can find pics online of that tallboy built w 27+ wheels. It is super tight.

 

[skyrokz]

Just got a pair of nobby nics For my ibis, 2.8 in rear and 3.0 in front and the 2.8 is substantially smaller in OD, almost 5/8". So if you are thinking of trying a conversion then I would suggest these as a safe option

 

[jumpa]

Just got a pair of nobby nics For my ibis, 2.8 in rear and 3.0 in front and the 2.8 is substantially smaller in OD, almost 5/8". So if you are thinking of trying a conversion then I would suggest these as a safe optionView attachment 32389

Roof dropppp!!!






Gotta test these wheels out on my build

 

[rick81721]

New bike came in - Salsa horsethief XO1 carbon w/Jay's custom onyx hub 27.5+ wheels. Can't wait to ride her!

Check out those hubs - matching color pedals coming next week

 

[Juggernaut]

First off, congrats!!!!! The bike looks beautiful! Matching pedals will look fantastic with those hubs. Can't wait to hear your impression of her after some dirt time.

Now for some ball busting. Unless my ancient eyes deceive me, you've got like 35mm of spacers under the stem on that bad boy. @jdog, did you fit him before or after rigamortis set in. 😀

 

[Arwen's Mom]

New bike came in - Salsa horsethief XO1 carbon w/Jay's custom onyx hub 27.5+ wheels. Can't wait to ride her!

Check out those hubs - matching color pedals coming next week

THAT was YOUR bike?
I was there to watch the unwrapping!

 

[rick81721]

THAT was YOUR bike?
I was there to watch the unwrapping!

Must've just missed you. Noticed a ride of silence poster on the counter when I got there before 5. Isn't she purty?

 

[rick81721]

Now for some ball busting. Unless my ancient eyes deceive me, you've got like 35mm of spacers under the stem on that bad boy. @jdog, did you fit him before or after rigamortis set in. 😀

Dan my spearfish is set up the same way. Fit feels very similar, at least riding around the parking lot. Bars are significantly wider tho.

 

[Juggernaut]

Dan my spearfish is set up the same way. Fit feels very similar, at least riding around the parking lot. Bars are significantly wider tho.

Cool. Just curious, did you go with a slightly shorter stem to offset the wider bars? New bikes are sooooo much fun. 🙂

 

[rick81721]

Cool. Just curious, did you go with a slightly shorter stem to offset the wider bars?

Again, very similar to the spearfish. Sure it will require a few tweaks once I start riding - more suspension variables + the bigger tires pressure - can't wait to play with it

 

[Jason]

Just finished a Stache 27.5+ singlespeed build a little under 21lbs.

 

[Arwen's Mom]

Must've just missed you. Noticed a ride of silence poster on the counter when I got there before 5. Isn't she purty?

Very purty 🙂
I left about 330 i think.

 

[THATmanMANNY]

Can't foot the bill for another wheelset but interesting to know! Converts say LTC is okay with 27.5+ and 2.8 tires

I've been out of the loop. Can anyone explain this "BOOST" business? Is it hoop size term? Stay width term? Hub size term?

 

[rick81721]

I've been out of the loop. Can anyone explain this "BOOST" business? Is it hoop size term? Stay width term? Hub size term?

My understanding is the Boost 148 is the width of the rear hub 148 mm - which allows for 3" (and possibly larger?) tires

 

[mstyer]

Correct. Boost hubs uses a 148x12 through-axle, 6mm wider than a traditional rear mountain hub (135 QR / 142 thru). The extra width is split between left and right, so the chainline moves 3mm outboard. This affords a little more clearance for wide tires and widens the spoke flanges for a stronger wheel.