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Post by crossie2708 on May 23, 2016 19:25:41 GMT
Ive got a carrera vulcan which was made into a downhill bike he put bigger forks and a 29 tyre on front was just wondering if a 27.5 wheel would fit as the 26 is a bit to small  |
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Post by glynnsixo on May 23, 2016 19:47:31 GMT
eh?  im instantly suspicious! |
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Post by crossie2708 on May 23, 2016 19:52:23 GMT
Why
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Post by kirky72 on May 23, 2016 19:53:51 GMT
I don't know but we've found windys missing mudguard!
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Post by kirky72 on May 23, 2016 19:58:23 GMT
Let me see if I am getting you, you are asking if you should replace the 26 wheel with a 27.5, even though your post only mentioned the tyre.your front wheel is a 29er. Are you baron Frankenstein?
What wheel size is the bike built for, I should imagine it's it's a 26 so a 27.5 with any substantial tyre won't fit, it's been bastardised already by adding a 29er fork. I expect the frame could very well crack at the head tube the first time you drop off anything substantial.
Better to run bikes with the wheels that are intended unless you really know what you are doing and the bike is a multi format like some of the new 29ers that can also take 27.5+ wheel sets. Or 26 bikes with 27.5 dropouts and adequate clearance.
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Post by glynnsixo on May 23, 2016 19:58:55 GMT
new member, no introduction, why is it a downhill bike?
im suspicious its been made up of odd stolen parts and you're wanting to know if you can sell it. sorry if im wrong but theres some reeeeeaaally dodgy characters out there whos trade is selling stolen bikes and know nothing about what they're selling
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Post by kirky72 on May 23, 2016 20:01:20 GMT
So Gazs mudguard was stolen, I thought he had removed it to save carrying that extra weight up Helvellyn.  |
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Post by crossie2708 on May 23, 2016 20:04:42 GMT
Sorry for not introducing myself im lee
Im not trying to sell it i brought it bout 4 months ago to get to work and back he told me he built it for downhill im not a bike person im into my cars lol
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Post by notsarkyadam on May 23, 2016 20:05:29 GMT
Can't beat a DH Carrera!!
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Post by beansontoast on May 23, 2016 20:27:13 GMT
Halfords DH, boiiiiiiii
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Post by Deleted on May 23, 2016 21:14:25 GMT
Every downhill bike needs a bottle cage and bottle it's thirsty work smashing downhill trails like Fort William
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Post by rossco832 on May 23, 2016 21:28:02 GMT
9 x 3 is what all downhill bikes need.
In all seriousness a 27.5 tyre won't fit a 29 inch wheel.
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Post by crossie2708 on May 23, 2016 21:38:26 GMT
I dnt use it on trails like i said I brought it to go to work the person that had it before me used it on trails
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Post by Euan on May 23, 2016 23:06:18 GMT
I would personally sell the 29er fork and wheel and buy 26 ones and put them back on, why do you think 26 is too small?
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Post by crossie2708 on May 24, 2016 5:15:53 GMT
Will i have to change the forks then
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Post by kirky72 on May 24, 2016 6:03:45 GMT
According to Halfords the bike is a 27.5 unless the older model was 26. What wheel do you have on the back if it's 26 and you don't want to buy new forks try and see if you can try somebody's front wheel in there. It should fit the only thing that you can't remedy is if the frame is a 26 that the 29 forks are adversely affecting the stack height with it the head tube angles which will cause a lot of stress around the welds there. The bottom bracket is a lot higher than it should be. If you are only riding on the road it shouldn't fall apart but it's not going to run as it was mean to do.
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Post by jack on May 24, 2016 12:48:28 GMT
29er rolls faster
If it hasn't fallen apart yet just leave it as it is... quicker speedz to work and back
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Post by lowcogger on May 24, 2016 15:42:31 GMT
I believe it`s commonly known as a 69er 
whoever said he`d used that for downhill is either a gert big liar or he pushes his balls round in a wheelbarrow  |
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Post by andy4d on May 24, 2016 19:57:04 GMT
I believe it`s commonly known as a 69er
whoever said he`d used that for downhill is either a gert big liar or he pushes his balls round in a wheelbarrow But would having a great big front wheel and a smaller rear not make the bike more level when going down  |
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Post by Deleted on May 25, 2016 7:19:35 GMT
If you are only using it for commuting - probably be ok. Don't go anywhere near a proper trail on that as it is though. You will die, with pain. Welcome to the board, Lee. |
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Post by crossie2708 on May 27, 2016 17:38:50 GMT
I got rid of my bike lol picked up my new one yesterday  |
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Post by andy4d on May 27, 2016 21:16:04 GMT
I have to ask....how did you get rid of the other bike? Sell it on?
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Post by crossie2708 on May 28, 2016 5:05:59 GMT
Yea i put it up for sale
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2016 7:25:24 GMT
That's better mate - at least you've got something you can actually take off road - nice looking bike that.
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Post by crossie2708 on May 28, 2016 8:05:59 GMT
Thanks
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