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Following on from [url= http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/jones-truss-fork-half-fat ]this[/url] short thread and the question that seanthesheap asks....has anyone tried a 650B+ fat in the rear of a Jones plus yet?
Jeff makes reference to the masses of space in the rear with a 29+ tyre which makes me wonder if it could take something much wider like a 27.5x3.8?
I recon this could make for a proper all season killer of a bike...29+ for the drier (ahem) months and then a little fatter with more grip and more cush for the wetter months.
Anyone know if this set up has been tried, I might have to scratch the Jones itch...it's keeps nagging me...
Anyone?
Very good question and and its something I would like to know as well - i have a 650B+ on the back of my 29 space frame and have been watching the plus space frame with interest - a 29+ and 27.5x 3.5 or so would be excellent
Can't post directly from my phone but here's a Flickr link to a 27.5x3.8 Hodag front wheel in the rear of a current Jones Plus which I've borrowed.
It's very tight to get in place with minimal clearance.
[url= https://www.flickr.com/gp/46413317@N06/k7112n ]hodag[/url]
Good pictures Atomizer...thanks.
Unless you're frequently on the very limit of cornering 'leaning' traction the outside knobs could be trimmed a bit.
How was the 650b+ wheel size compared to 29+. From previous research I think the 650b+ hodag comes out at circa 750mm which is circa 15mm smaller than my 29+ Chronicle on a 50mm rim.
More thinking to do....!
Chronicle on WTB Scraper is 760mm
Hodag on same is 745mm so yes 15mm difference.
I reckon it will work as long as your wheel is built well, just no margin for mud etc.
I had to push it past the chain stays thoug H when installing. And that's without trying to get the cassette past the derailleur.
Worth a punt I reckon!