Considering a KM and like the idea of trying the 26″ x 4″ front tyre set up. Is it worth doing? or is standard KM 29″ both ends better?

sstu should be able to help he has a monkey with a huge tyre on the front

Not the fastest bike in the world but huge fun to ride.

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Why not build up 29er and fat 26er front wheels then you can swap them when ever you want.

i thought of that but seems id need new forks as well as the wheel still thinking about it tho 😉

And two new hubs with 135 spacing. 😉

Stu, what’s the cost of such a wheel?

two hubs ? i figured sticking a rear 135mm on to a new rim would work , prob not the best option to be fair. im scratching a fixie itch at the min so my spare cash is going there for now

Or get that new Salsa Mukluk, I’m pretty sure that can run normal 29er wheels with a spacer, along with the fat tyres front and rear. I’m sure the would be ace too though.

Hairychested – Member

Stu, what’s the cost of such a wheel?

hub

rim

tyre

fork

Plus spokes and build.

mansonsoul – Member

Or get that new Salsa Mukluk,

My LBS’s just got Ison to agree to get me one in on special order. 😉

sstu if you decide to let the front end of your monkey goes when it arrives give me a shout 😉

Don’t hold your breath Mick. 😉

lol i wont but you never know 😉

Thanks, sounds good, I’ll keep an eye out for a KM F&F.

Is there any dis / advantage to the 135 over 100 Pugsley fork? 100 fork would mean I could keep current 29er front wheel and just need 26″ front wheel for Larry tyre.