Chinese Carbon MTB > 29+ & 27+
Ican P8 Build Questions
Janz99:
12.75" unsagged. Its definitly on the low side, after some practice I have gotten used to it though. Ive learned to ratchet over rocky stuff and to time my pedaling. After riding a low BB Im not sure I would want to go back to something much higher. This bike rails corners and hugs the terrain very well.
With that said, if you were concerned, you could always go to a 29x2.4" tire. That would net you another .25-.5" of BB clearance and put this bike inline with most modern geometries.
-Ryan
emu26:
Thanks for the reply. What size tyres are you running now?
I assume you have the frame with the original geometry that had the 48mm BB drop, not the newer one with 24mm drop? I really like the frame and the only thing holding me back is the low bb height, I'm trying to work out if the newer version is actually a different front triangle or just a trick on numbers by increasing the drawn axle to crown from 531.9 mm to 551mm.
Janz99:
Im running 27.5x2.8 nobby nic in the front and a rocket ron in the rear.
FYI, Ican is behind right now on their orders/shipments. I placed an order for a replacement rear carbon wheel that I cracked, due to the typhone that hit them they have been slow to get it out.
Ive been dealing with "Melody" at Ican, she is pretty good to deal with. The language berrior is a bit frustrating at times, but overall shes been great to deal with.
-Ryan
emu26:
OK, there is more to that story, how did you crack the rim ? I assume you are happy enough it was your fault that you felt comfortable ordering another one from them?
Is your frame the original geometry?
Thanks
Janz99:
Yes my frame is the original design, I bought it about a year ago.
Lol, yes it was completely my fault. The rear tire was low from sitting in the cold for a couple weeks, I went for a quick ride around the block knowing it was low (10psi). I went to go bunny hop over a curb and goofed, ended up coming down hard on the edge and nicked the wheel. Its still usable if I have a tub in it, but it seeps now when running it tubeless.
I'll try and fix it to keep it as a backup, but after running tubeless I don't want to go back to running tubes. I have the downhill layup wheels from Ican, and they have been rock solid. I have done a week of riding in the mountains, and a few days in a lift access bike park with zero issues.
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