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  • 26" frame to build junior 29er?
  • Murray
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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?

    Posted 8 years ago
    DickBarton
    Full Member

    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.

    Posted 8 years ago
    steezysix
    Free Member

    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!

    Posted 8 years ago
    Murray
    Full Member

    @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.

    Posted 8 years ago
    Murray
    Full Member

    Sort of like the Islabike Beinn 26 small…

    Posted 8 years ago
    RobHilton
    Free Member

    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

    Posted 8 years ago
    Murray
    Full Member

    Transition Ripcord = wow, want!

    Posted 8 years ago
    oxym0r0n
    Full Member

    13″ inbred?

    Posted 8 years ago
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