29+ frames?

[d34n]

Would like to see one built up. 67 degree Head Angle.,..,

[Joelk]

I have been waiting for a 29+ chiner frame for a while.  As soon as someone can confirm that it will fit a 29+ 3" tire on a 50mm rim I will order this frame.

[Jake]

This frame is Through Axle 12x148mm, I wonder if I can use my 12x142 wheels with a Novatec D772 hub with some sort of an adaptor?

[cmh]

This frame is Through Axle 12x148mm, I wonder if I can use my 12x142 wheels with a Novatec D772 hub with some sort of an adaptor?

Nope, I don't think so. From what I've heard of the 12x148 "boost" it's completely incompatible with the 12x142. :|

See: "end cap swaps"

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/sram-announces-new-hub-standards-boost-148-and-110-2015.html

But - I'll bet someone will come up with a spacer kit that fills in the non-drive side and somehow shifts the brake caliper inboard. In fact - if you have a spacer on the non-drive side that fills the 6mm gap, and you shift the brake caliper (or shift the rotor, or maybe do 3mm inboard on the caliper and 3mm outboard on the rotor?) then you would have to re-dish the rear wheel 3mm to the non-drive side, which would actually give you the same benefit as running an off-center rim, and at least some of the benefit of a dedicated Boost 148 hub.

So, technically, no. But I'm quite sure there will be several folks who are probably actively designing something to do this right now. That's completely a guess on my part.

[neutralizer]

Shnikes! I just saw this thread after browsing around for the past few hours. Has anyone ordered one of these frames yet and know the cost? I've emailed Workswell (really with that name? anyway...) and am waiting a response. Any input on this frame would be awesome

[cmh]

Take another look at the web page, looks like they've updated it:

http://www.workswellbikes.com/web/view/161.html

Looks like there are now two spots for locating the rear dropouts, giving you two choices of chainstay length. Tuck it in close for faster handling, or put it back for more sedate handling with more tire clearance. Interesting. Hope someone gives it a whirl soon.

[bxcc]

I came across this today while looking at wheelsets

http://www.icanbikes.com/html/MTB/29ER_frame/317.html

[Carbon_Dude]

I came across this today while looking at wheelsets

http://www.icanbikes.com/html/MTB/29ER_frame/317.html

Yep, this frame is making the rounds at several of the Chinese vendor websites.

[Oolak]

I came across this today while looking at wheelsets

http://www.icanbikes.com/html/MTB/29ER_frame/317.html

I like!

[cmh]

I came across this today while looking at wheelsets

http://www.icanbikes.com/html/MTB/29ER_frame/317.html

I like!

It's so funny to me to see the elevated chainstays coming back. Brings back memories of Mountain Bike Action and their custom bike. Early 90s? Can't remember.

[neutralizer]

Exciting. Would still love to know if anyone has tried one out. Workswell has one and there is one on ebay as well: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Full-Carbon-27-5-29-29ER-Thru-Axle-MTB-Frame-27-5ER-Plus-29ER-Plus-MTB-Frame-/151725229637?hash=item2353874645
Was down to 485 last week. Not bad. thinking about trying to make a build around this bike. I'm a little hung up on wheels and offset spokes. The Stache uses staggered spokes on the rims but the ones I've looked at for 29+ are usually only centered or offset.

[jja]

I would agree these latest two frames are exciting but the 148 rear spacing (and 110 front fork) tempers that quite a bit for me. I would have pulled the trigger but for that, now I wonder if I should wait for 142/100 hubs with conversion axles...

[seat_boy]

Yeah, I did a quick search for Boost wheelsets, and there is basically nothing out there. Makes a frame build kind of tough.

[bxcc]

Hope is already making a 15x100 to 15x110 boost adapter. Well according to there FB page anyway. I really wanted to get this frame instead of the Workswell 062 frame I got but I had to keep telling myself I already have a trail bike.

[RS VR6]

I see one so far the Workswell WCB-M-078 27.5+/ 29 /29+ MTB Frame http://www.workswellbikes.com/web/view/161.html. Looks like they may have borrowed the chainstay idea from the Trek Stache 

Does any supplier have these frames yet? Flirting with the idea of a big 29er.

I actually got to hold one in my hand at Interbike last week. The frame looks real nice in quality. Rep told me it was molded as one piece (don't know if its true).