nice fall ride(trying 650b on a hardtail)

[wyatt79m]

I've done a full 650b Rush and a front only 650b Prophet & I thought I would try out my xc hardtail in a front only set-up. I had a blast and it worked really well.

[fixedforbroke]

Nice trail! What crank is that... 7800 dura-ace?

[reformed roadie]

I am guessing Ultegra 9sp (6500?).

Anyway, the one thing I do notice this time of year w/ a 650b front in a Fox fork is the number of leaves getting stuck under the brace.

[DeeEight]

This time of year ANY wheel/fork you get leaves stuck under the brace. Only forks immune are inverted ones without braces. I've got loads of clearance on my psylo/neo-moto and i get them stuck. My reba29/RR...leaves stuck. My Noleen MegaAirs and 26" wheels, stuck leaves.

[reformed roadie]

Whoa there big guy...I think you've had enough coffee this morning.

It was just an observation. Of course leaves get caught in almost any and all wheel/fork combinations. I'm just saying it seems that the reduced space catches more and holds them longer...that's all.

You can argue that, figure out an experiment to refute it...whatever.

I have no plans to switch back to a 26" wheel.

[ericb49]

I'm just saying it seems that the reduced space catches more and holds them longer.

BUT they get stuck closer to the crown, I find them easier to clear on the bike

[umarth]

Thread derailed!

Nice looking bike. I think this forum could use more photos about rides. After you get a few more miles you should update with critiques.

[wyatt79m]

Thanks, the crank is just a 105. I notice the bigger wheel more on this hardtail than either of the fully conversions.

[jeffw-13]

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stupid leaves

[wyatt79m]

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stupid leaves

yep they were sticking everywhere, even had one in my shoe...........