What wheels for this frame?

marcarm

Looking at maybe buying this and building it up.

https://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/scott-genius-700-tuned-plus-frameset-p336609

Questions:

What wheels? I know it's a plus but will normal width wheels be ok? Was looking at 27.5
I want to get the GX Eagle 12 speed, assuming this will fit?
What BB? If it's threaded, do I need a special tool to fit? Chances are I'll just the LBS to fit it in that case.

I think I have everything else I need in my basket, I just need to make sure it will all go together before taking the plunge.

Thanks

cooldad

https://www.mbr.co.uk/news/scott-genius-361813

marcarm

I need 27.5+ or 29er wheels for this frame according to the shop.

And a press fit BB, BB92 according to the manual I just found

swod1

I’m sure that Scott laughland runs 27.5 x 2.4s on his, he’s a sponsored rider.

I don’t think it would matter it’s a nice frame I’d get some 27.5 wheels with a decent internal rim width of 25mm or 30 to give the tyres a good profile.

Then you can run plus size tyres if you want later on.

Ah pressfit bottom bracket, I’d get one fitted by a bike shop unless your prepared to buy the press fit tool.

Spend the extra and get a quality bottom bracket like hope.

The Rookie

If you run more normal sized tyres you'll drop the BB closer to the ground, that may or may not be an issue for you, Down to about a 2.4 would probably be OK but I wouldn't go much smaller.

Or you can probably pick up some decent 29er wheels cheaper for more trail type riding.