iliketurtles said:
First post, hi etc, thanks for all the grand information in this huge thread!
Maybe getting a bit ahead of myself here but I have an LBX on the way that I want to eventually upgrade, Nucular 24f on preorder and some other bits etc.
I've come across a used Fox 49 Factory (29er + boost fork) for good money. One of the upgrades I want to try is getting a 21" front wheel built up, wondering if anyone sees an issue with using the 29er fork (I know of examples using a Fox 40 but haven't found any using the 49) and if there might be any issues getting a 21" wheel built with a boost axle?
I come from a moto background so not overly familiar with MTB gear from the last ~10ish years :lol:
no problem at all.
you dont need a boost hub. all your non boost 20x110 will fit. all you need is a 5mm disc spacer.
the 49 is a 29" fork. thats it. dont expect it would change your steering angle more like a 27.5" fork.
the truth is, the 27.5" FOX40 is longer than the 49.
and an 21" front wheel is the best you can do. ive come from 19" fat ass hub bikes front over the 26" mtb fronts (works good and very light) but those tiny knobbies of bicycle tires
a: wear down as frock and
b: dont grip at all if you dont cruise around only.
(...try riding circles (quick) on wet meadow with mtb front )
just dont go the 80/100 or 90/90 sized tires. to much weight.
80/90/21 are 48p and pretty light.
mtb bicycle Wheel -> 7.5 lbs
stock 19" surron Wheel -> 10 lbs
metzeler 6days extreme 80/90/21 wheel -> 12.5 lbs
the 90/90/21 or 80/100 puts 1.2kg/2.6lbs on it......and: absolutley not needed.
this 80/90 has exact same diameter as a 26x2.5 mtb wheel.
btw: if you think your front is too high, you can simply push the fork clamps down.