Fattest tires for Jekyll 27'5 (2015)

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Fattest tires for Jekyll 27'5 (2015)
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flag Vasja
Posted: Sep 17, 2015 at 7:13 Quote
Hi,

anyone knows what is the fattest tire one can fit on Cannonade Jekyll 27.5 (2015)?
2,5" 2,7" or more

What rims would go best with them? (would WTB i23 work or i25 or even some 30mm rim is needed)

It came stock with Schwalbe Hans Dampf 2.35 and Nobby Nic (i think it's 2.25) front & rear.

Thank's for advice.
flag eicca
Posted: Sep 20, 2015 at 17:27 Quote
I'm going to try 2.5s, I don't think anything bigger than that will fit. My boss has 3.0s on his Trigger 29er, but that's a 29er.
flag Vasja
Posted: Sep 28, 2015 at 12:53 Quote
eicca wrote:
I'm going to try 2.5s, I don't think anything bigger than that will fit. My boss has 3.0s on his Trigger 29er, but that's a 29er.

Which tiers on which rims - what is the width of the rims?
Let us know how it works out for you!

Thanks!
flag eicca
Posted: Sep 28, 2015 at 15:22 Quote
I've got my eyes on the Vittoria Morsa, and I have a set of Roval wheels with 29mm-wide rims. It'll be super beefy, if it clears the frame. That's the one thing I can't seem to find any info on.
flag eicca
Posted: Sep 30, 2015 at 9:13 Quote
Just got word back from Cannondale this morning. 2.5" is the widest they've tested on the Jekyll and they confirmed that it will fit.
flag Vasja
Posted: Oct 17, 2015 at 12:19 Quote
Hi, great. Thank you. Let us know how it works for you...
flag antiracingracingclub
Posted: Nov 8, 2015 at 19:27 Quote
I know a couple people who have put the WTB 2.8s on the Jekyll no problem. They can also fit a 29er wheel with a low profile tread in the rear.
flag gspot2000
Posted: Nov 19, 2015 at 15:23 Quote
What about 26" rims with 3.0 tires?
flag eicca
Posted: Nov 19, 2015 at 16:22 Quote
gspot2000 wrote:
What about 26" rims with 3.0 tires?

Width might be a bigger concern than diameter, based on what I remember from looking at the frame. But might be worth a shot
flag eicca
Posted: Dec 28, 2015 at 21:50 Quote
Confirmed that Butcher 2.5s fit on 29mm Roval rims.
flag adamsmtb
Posted: Mar 2, 2016 at 0:55 Quote
Thanks for asking OP ...I'm in the market for the same thing, and literally was going to ask on here too! I have the same bike... but need wheel recommendations too (places to buy, good deals, custom build sites??) the lefty hub seems to be the the main issue. Should I just lace up the OEM in an aftermarket wheel?

I'd like wide (what's the widest that would allow 2.5 tires to work best, engaging shoulder tread etc?), alloy, strong enough for enduro to DH riding and is true tubeless w/o tape, and will allow lower pressure. Currently looking at industry nine, enve and DT Swiss but all are rather pricey.

Any recommendations or tips from your research would much appreciated!

My tire selection / search hasn't given me any joy...love mountain kings but jeez they are tough to push up hill!

P.s. The cross rocs and maxxis that come OEM are poo...the only issue I have with the bike.
flag BJG718
Posted: Mar 3, 2016 at 15:49 Quote
Does anyone think a chupacabra 2.8 would fit?
flag BJG718
Posted: Mar 24, 2016 at 15:52 Quote
Or 2.8 Nobby Nics on the rear end?
flag MTBfun427xx
Posted: Mar 29, 2016 at 7:12 Quote
considering a 2015 jekyll carbon 2 any thoughts? or input from someone who owns one? the only component im concered with are the crossroc wheels, all the info i can find on them say xc use only no jumps or drops especially for a 200lb rider(my weight)they are also pretty narrow 19mm internal. since i live in kansas looking to use it for urban freeride with the occasional trip to out of state bike parks maybe some xc mixed in there

thanksSmile
flag smilycook
Posted: Mar 31, 2016 at 10:25 Quote
I would not recommend anything larger than a 2.5 on the stock rim set. But with some wider rims a 3.0 easily fits in the front and 2.8 WTB or Nobby Nic in the back. The tires are mounted on a set of roval sl fatties since I think rim width will have an effect on clearance as you get up towards the limits of the jekyll.
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