26" to 27.5 conversion.. anyone?

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26" to 27.5 conversion.. anyone?
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flag hardtailmike
Posted: Jul 19, 2014 at 18:47 Quote
I recently purchased a GT full-suspension frame and was wondering about converting it from a 26" to a 27.5" setup. I've seen one such conversion but couldn't find any details on it. Has anyone on here done this? Mind you this is going to be a project and not my main bike, just thought it might be fun to try. Any suggestions or tips would be appreciated.
flag foobajoob
Posted: Jul 19, 2014 at 19:47 Quote
Biggest issue is going to be clearance for the rear wheel. I've heard many 26in frames that can run 27.5 wheels, but they have to use less knobby tires to get the clearance. And even then it's always still a super tight fit. What frame did you get?
flag brianl
Posted: Jul 19, 2014 at 20:00 Quote
there is a conversion discussion and compatible 26" frame list on the 650b/27.5 forum on mtbr.com
flag hardtailmike
Posted: Jul 20, 2014 at 9:25 Quote
Foobajoob, it's a GT i-drive. Brian, thanks, I'll have to check that out.
flag illbread
Posted: Jul 21, 2014 at 19:19 Quote
A 26" to 650c conversion would be easier IMO.
flag hardtailmike
Posted: Jul 21, 2014 at 20:07 Quote
I don't mean to sound so confused illbread but what's the difference? I thought 650 and 27.5 were essentially the same?
flag brianl
Posted: Jul 22, 2014 at 11:59 Quote
illbread wrote:
A 26" to 650c conversion would be easier IMO.
27.5" is the same as 650b, as far as MTB wheel sizes go. If you really mean 650c, it's not a MTB wheel size.
flag caistor-bmx
Posted: Jul 22, 2014 at 13:55 Quote
illbread wrote:
A 26" to 650c conversion would be easier IMO.

Not sure if trolling?
flag brianl
Posted: Jul 23, 2014 at 11:51 Quote
caistor-bmx wrote:
illbread wrote:
A 26" to 650c conversion would be easier IMO.

Not sure if trolling?
Yeah, I wondered the same thing, we'll see...
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