Converting P7 to 69er?

lm_trek
lm_trek Posts: 1,470
edited September 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Ive got an Orange P7 frame, currently stripped down, was thinking of getting a 29er reba fork, wheel etc.. and converting the bike from 26er to 69er.

Anyone else done this, anything i should look out for? guessing if i run at 100mm travel instead of the 125/140 i ran it on before shouldn't be any other problems?

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Why?
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  • lm_trek
    lm_trek Posts: 1,470
    Why not?? really fancy trying a 29er but can't justify another bike in the flat, oh would probably leave me lol!!

    Or i could sell the p7 and all its kit, hhmm theres a thought.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    You'll need to reduce the travel of the fork by about 100mm to keep the axle to crown the same (at normal sag position) and therfore the Geo the same - and not risk mullering the frame as well.

    Most people who go 69 on a 26er use rigid forks so it's easy to keep the a-c the same.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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