27.5+ Rigid Single Speed - Anyone have one?

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27.5+ Rigid Single Speed - Anyone have one?
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flag jesse-effing-edwards
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Posted: Feb 13, 2016 at 9:36 Quote
Anyone know if there is are any rigid 27.5+ that are single speed ready? I know the Charge 0 pretty much fits the bill, but it doesn't seem like the clearance is that great above a 2.8, plus I'm wary of eccentric bottom brackets. The surly Karate monkey capable, but again 2.8 looks like the max and it has pretty steep geo.

There are lots of b-plus bikes with squishy forks, but typically they're longer travel meaning putting a rigid for on there is gonna drop it down a lot.

What I'd love is the equivalent of a Kona UNIT but with clearance on the back for 27/3.0 tires so I could run skinny in the summer and fat in the winter.

Would love to hear any info you got!
flag DrWuss
Posted: Feb 16, 2016 at 21:49 Quote
I don't know of anything on the market but it sounds like a good idea to me. I imagine there are plenty of rigid 29r forks that would work for the front end but the single speed rear end may be tough to find. Would a trek stache be able to do this?
flag jesse-effing-edwards
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Posted: Feb 17, 2016 at 5:31 Quote
DrWuss wrote:
I don't know of anything on the market but it sounds like a good idea to me. I imagine there are plenty of rigid 29r forks that would work for the front end but the single speed rear end may be tough to find. Would a trek stache be able to do this?

Maybe the old one, but the new one is geared towards 29+, which might mean some bad geo when you bring the wheel size way down. A SS Rigid 27+ seems like a no-brainer to me. Lots of rigid riders want chunky rubber, but 29+ just takes it to a whole new level of weight.
flag Dougdirt
Posted: Mar 14, 2016 at 14:15 Quote
Surly instigator will fit 27.5 plus. It doesn't officially state that it will but it will fit a 27.5 dirt wizard in back.
flag jesse-effing-edwards
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Posted: Mar 14, 2016 at 14:26 Quote
Dougdirt wrote:
Surly instigator will fit 27.5 plus. It doesn't officially state that it will but it will fit a 27.5 dirt wizard in back.

Man, that is some freakin' clearance right there.

Didn't know they had a 27+ dirtwizard.
flag crepsausucre
Posted: Mar 23, 2016 at 4:11 Quote
Hello, i'm testing that machine since 3 weeks now:
http://imagesia.com/img-6045_1675n

It's not specific 27+frame but a Fat bike frame i've made.. Clearance is big Smile .

Good confort on rear wheel but not enough on front.
Bike is fun to ride...
bye
flag jesse-effing-edwards
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Posted: Mar 23, 2016 at 6:16 Quote
crepsausucre wrote:
Hello, i'm testing that machine since 3 weeks now:
http://imagesia.com/img-6045_1675n

It's not specific 27+frame but a Fat bike frame i've made.. Clearance is big Smile .

Good confort on rear wheel but not enough on front.
Bike is fun to ride...
bye

Looks really nice.

I've actually wondered if building up a Surly Wednesday would be a good fit, but am a little wary of committing to fatbike hubs if I don't have to.
flag crepsausucre
Posted: Mar 23, 2016 at 13:23 Quote
look at here: http://forum.velovert.com/topic/172489-surly-wednesday/page__st__210

Hope hubs are perfect for that.
There are a lot of choices for rim now: dt swiss xm551, mulefut 50, no tube Hugo...
Maybe the only thing that can disturb is the 100bb for knees.
flag cpparkcity
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Posted: Jul 11, 2016 at 15:21 Quote
How is your search coming. I am looking to do the same and have the option for a single speed to run 27.5+ or 29. So far Carver 420, Vassago, and Russ Ti seem to be the best options
flag jesse-effing-edwards
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Posted: Jul 12, 2016 at 4:03 Quote
cpparkcity wrote:
How is your search coming. I am looking to do the same and have the option for a single speed to run 27.5+ or 29. So far Carver 420, Vassago, and Russ Ti seem to be the best options

PB did a Kona expose and it seems for 2017 the Unit will be able to handle 27.5+. This could be kinda perfect, especially if they dont' boostilate it.
flag twellsie
Posted: Jul 18, 2016 at 6:42 Quote
have you seen the Shand Oykel?

http://www.shandcycles.com/bikes/oykel/
flag jesse-effing-edwards
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Posted: Jul 18, 2016 at 11:59 Quote
Here we go: http://www.konaworld.com/unit.cfm

Same ol' unit pretty much, just with better clearance.

Funny, now that I've been out on my old 2011 unit I think I might be officially over rigid single speed bikes. There is a charm about them, and when the trail is smooth they can ride nice, but the reality is rigid bikes are just a pain in the ass (and arms) and handle so poorly compared to a bike with a bit of squish off the front. The new unit looks like it might be a nice option for a winter bike where I am, but not even sure I need a winter bike in my life.

Happy riding everyone.
flag Dougdirt
Posted: Jul 25, 2016 at 17:37 Quote
The new surly karate monkey looks awesome and it can be 27.5+.
flag Joe881
Posted: Sep 21, 2016 at 0:56 Quote
Charge cooker 0. I have surly dirt wizard 3.0 tires on mine, with room. I really like the bike
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