2019 Levo flip-chip

[Charlie149]

The manual for my 2019 Turbo Levo FSR says that turning the flip-chip will increase bottom bracket height by 5-6mm. I understand that this is to compensate for the height difference if you swap out the 29 “wheels for 27.5”. But when I do a comparison of wheel size, I get a difference in standover height of 4-5cm depending on tyre height. These two measurements don’t seem to correlate - can anyone assist? For clarity I’m thinking of putting on a set of 27.5 wheels for better agility and a little more standover height. Thanks!

 

[khorn]

The manual for my 2019 Turbo Levo FSR says that turning the flip-chip will increase bottom bracket height by 5-6mm. I understand that this is to compensate for the height difference if you swap out the 29 “wheels for 27.5”. But when I do a comparison of wheel size, I get a difference in standover height of 4-5cm depending on tyre height. These two measurements don’t seem to correlate - can anyone assist? For clarity I’m thinking of putting on a set of 27.5 wheels for better agility and a little more standover height. Thanks!

How can that possibly be 4-5 cm ?

Here is the difference between a 27.5 and 29” running respectively a 2.8 and a 2.5 tire - I would say 10 mm maximum.

 

[Charlie149]

Thanks - just re-measured and the difference in wheel radius including tyres is 2.5cm. Allowing for a slightly higher tyre that would give a difference of 2cm. I wonder if it’s worth it in terms of agility and standover??