27.5 High Roller 2 Plus on 27.5 Boost Fork?

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27.5 High Roller 2 Plus on 27.5 Boost Fork?
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flag serraavatar
Posted: Apr 13, 2017 at 8:32 Quote
Hi there, I've been getting some conflicting responses from varies bike shops as well as from Maxxis regarding whether or not it is possible and feasible to run the new 27.5 High Roller 2 Plus on a 27.5 Boost fork, specifically a 2017 Fox Float 36 160mm 27.5 boost fork.

Below are some of the responses that I got:

"From what I have heard, these tires will fit in most boost forks, but you may want to check with FOX prior to installation.
As for the rim size, as stated in the sizing, these will be for a 27.5 rim (recommended 35-45mm internal width rim)
Thanks
Your Maxxis Support Team"

"As to our knowledge, you will need a 29er boost fork to run 27.5+ tires. The clearance on a 27.5 fork is too small for the plus size tires. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to email or give us a call."
Note: this reply is from a super awesome guy from a super awesome online bike shop!

I hope I could get the comment from someone who has actually fielded the said front tire/fork setup.

Thanks!

p.s.: I wasn't able to contact Fox directly as apparently you'd have to be on email list for ridefox.com in order to get your message through.
flag troydevinci
Posted: Oct 17, 2017 at 19:16 Quote
I'm running a 2016 36 talas 29er 0n my troy with 2.8 dhf it rips also put it on my b fork 2014 f0x 34 plenty room got to go there traction up the ying yhang

 


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