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I've got a bunch of spares in my parts pile including a couple of sets of 26" wheels. I was wondering if there are any frames that I could build onto to make a mini 29er for my daughter?
You mean make a standard bike...the whole point of a 29er is the fact it uses 29" wheels...so if the bike uses 26" wheels then it is a 26" bike, not a junior 29er...still plenty of places a 29er is worse than a 26" so not everyone is looking for the road-esque knobbly wheels.
I think what he means is a 26" for a kid will be like a 29" for an adult - rolls better over rough ground so better for confidence if they're new to biking?
I'd say as long as the frame is the right size then go for it!
@steezysix, that's the idea. I'm thinking I need a frame with short seatstays and a low toptube to make it work for a 9 year old.
Sort of like the Islabike Beinn 26 small...
short seatstays and a low toptube
Well, I would say a 4x frame, but was informed the other day they're too heavy for an adult female and the geometry is weird - quite possibly by someone who's never ridden one 😕
Anyhoo... at 9 years old she might be a little dinky for that idea - I realise it doesn't answer your ponderings, but have you seen the Transition Ripcord? Looks ace and probly costs a fortune
Transition Ripcord = wow, want!
13" inbred?