Help can't find a single speed steel frame with 27.5

silent.shadow
silent.shadow Posts: 64
edited March 2014 in MTB buying advice
Hi all, been looking for a ss ridged bike around a £1000, but I'm to short for 29er . Any ideas on 650b,
Closest i have found is the kona explosive, but can only buy the frame ti which is out of my bugdet, I also like the look of charge ss cooker but it a 29er, or could I just change the wheels on it??? Help please
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Find a 29er frame in your size?
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  • Cqc
    Cqc Posts: 951
    Get an old 26er. 650b isn't worth the extra cost
  • Daz_IW
    Daz_IW Posts: 8
    On one frames with horizontal dropouts will take a 650b wheel
  • paul.skibum
    paul.skibum Posts: 4,068
    Buy a 650b frame and fit a singulator type device to allow it to run single speed? I do hate these first world problems.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    Many 26" frames will take 650B wheels and tyres.....
    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.
  • passout
    passout Posts: 4,425
    Daz_IW wrote:
    On one frames with horizontal dropouts will take a 650b wheel

    I can believe this, my old inbred had loads of clearance. A good option I'd say although I have never tried 27.5 wheels.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,816
    650b only looses 1/2" clearance (radially) compared to 26" after all.
    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.
  • benpinnick
    benpinnick Posts: 4,148
    Stanton Switchback - not cheap but does fit your bill.
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