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  • would you be able to fit 650 B wheels on a normal 26er frame and forks ?
  • richieokeefe1
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    just a thought as I have a hardtail with fox 120 forks and wondered if this was possible ? and also to save money !

    cheers

    PaulD
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    X-Fusion claim their 26″ forks are OK for 650b.

    Check the rolling radius and you may be OK with your Foxes.

    PaulD

    cynic-al
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    .75″ extra…I doubt it unless you use narrow tires, which would be a bit pointless.

    richieokeefe1
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    its almost too good to be true really …I think fox are bringing out a 650b fork ?

    PaulD
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    Check the rolling radius of the wheel and tyre combo….If you can run 26×2.5″ you may be able to run 650b x 2.1″ or possibly 2.25″

    PaulD

    richieokeefe1
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    oh I see how it works now ..well so stans flows can take that I think, so should be ok ish

    d45yth
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    What frame have you got? All Fox forks work with 650b, not sure with what tyres though. Have a look on the 650b thread on MTBR and the 650B Palace website…I think both have lists of what frames and forks are compatible.

    richieokeefe1
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    my frame is a 2012 ns surge so it has plenty of room I think

    richieokeefe1
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    thanks for the info guys ….big help 🙂

    warpcow
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    There’s a big ol’ list of compatible frames on mtbr. It seems forks are the real problem, but not for much longer.

    I’ve got to say, I’d be tempted if I had the funds to change fork as well as wheels.

    Here it is

    richieokeefe1
    Free Member

    It seems that fox forks are ok so that would save money too !

    gee
    Free Member

    Your forks will fit in terms of the arch. You also mut check your specific wheel/tyre/fork combination fits under the crown at full travel by letting all the air out and leaning on the fork.

    If you have a hardtail, it’s just a matter of trying the wheel in the frame.

    GB

    boltonjon
    Full Member

    Richie – you need full suspension, not more wheels!!!

    Happy Birthday though 😀

    richieokeefe1
    Free Member

    cheers clucas ….see you out on the trails 🙂

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