Swapping components to a larger frame - likely issues?

Gruffalogill

I'm hoping you knowledgeable folks might be able to offer some advice on a frame swap. Basically, I have a 2011 Specialized Hardrock Disc 29er with 17.5 inch frame -

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/ ... rtdisc29er

and I would like to swap the components into a 19.5 inch Planet-X frame -

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/FRO ... _out_frame

I realise that there will be differences in the cable length, chain length and seat post. A new front mech will also be needed as the old one is top pull. I've also taken a look at this article -

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/w ... ame-31331/

Are there any other potential issues I might run into?
Thanks

The Rookie

Fork steerer if the headtube with bearing stack is longer than current with spacers, brake hose length.

Is your front mech top pull only or dual pull?

How tall are you?

mrmonkfinger

the headtube looks different, old is straight, new is tapered, so new headset needed

Gruffalogill

Thanks guys. The headtube on the new frame looks to be shorter so I may have to cut the steerer. Looks like I'll be ordering a tapered headset too :-)

Front mech looks to be dual pull (now that I've googled how to tell) so that's one expense saved.

The Rookie

You don't want a tapered headset, you want a headset for a tapered headtube but plain steerer!

mrmonkfinger

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/HSO ... ed_headset

would probably be your best bet

Gruffalogill

mrmonkfinger wrote:

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/HSOOSMTAPER/on_one_smoothie_mixer_tapered_headset

would probably be your best bet

Thanks, that very one arrived this morning. All done now - took about 30 mins - half of which was spent looking for half a Missing Link

mrmonkfinger

looks tidy, nice job

Gruffalogill

Thanks, I wasn't sure about the frame colour but it's starting to grow on me. I also cheated slightly in that I left off the front mech/left shifter so it's now an 8-speed. This suits me fine as it it will just used around the park and towing children duties.

The Rookie

Looks good, but removed the 'rookie ring' behind the rear mech, you may also want to consider a chain guide as it's not unknown for the chain to jump off the front ring.....

UncleMonty

Keep an eye on the lower bearing of you smoothie headset too, a few of us have had problems with the "highy quality cartridge bearings" letting shit in. A liberal smothering of grease every other month should do the trick.