650B on RZ140

Discuss frames, wheels, drivetrains, pieces & parts with other gearheads. Or talk helmets, shoes, & shorts with the fashion slaves.

650B on RZ140

Postby navav69@gmail.com » Fri May 18, 2012 4:59 pm

So, I have been wondering, could I run a 650b setup on my RZ140 with a lefty max 140?
navav69@gmail.com
Rock Hopper
 
Posts: 247
Joined: Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:30 pm
Location: Milton, GA

Re: 650B on RZ140

Postby jetman46 » Fri May 18, 2012 8:35 pm

I have a Ventana El Bastardo wiith a 140 lefty max with no problem. If you have an issue with the tire contacting the down tube you can put a spacer in the fork to shorten the travel a little.
SORBA-Woodstock
User avatar
jetman46
Stump Jumper
 
Posts: 107
Joined: Thu Oct 11, 2007 7:00 pm
Location: Woodstock

Re: 650B on RZ140

Postby dgaddis1 » Mon May 21, 2012 10:03 am

Clearance in the rear triange is a bigger concern than the front w/the Lefty.

Supposedly you can fit 650B wheels in the Scalpel...I've seen one with 26" wheels and looked at the clearance (very little), and if a 650B will indeed fit, I just don't see it being worth it. The wheel can't be much bigger at all, or it wouldn't fit.
Singletracks.com - Bike the Net!
Southern Wheelworks - Custom wheels designed and built just for you.
User avatar
dgaddis1
Rock Hopper
 
Posts: 978
Joined: Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:00 pm
Location: Augusta, GA


Return to Equipment

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users

x