29er wheelset for Kenevo

[Studo]

Im looking to buy a reasonably priced 29er wheelset for my kenevo to use as commuter wheels with some cyclocross tyres. Has anyone come across any deals or can recommend any? Thanks

 

[Tim29]

Carbonfos, i was able to build two wheels with sram hubs for 580.00 us complete with freehub and rotors.

 

[gazz]

who are carbonfos?no results from google??

 

[R120]

Better to buy at a local shop but this link will give you some options

Wheels MTB Wheel 29" Boost Sets Online Shop | Bike-Discount

 

[R120]

Maybe a set of DT Swiss m1900 - prob pick up a couple of hoops for 300ish

DT Swiss - M 1900 SPLINE® 30

 

[Tim29]

 

[Tim29]

I did research and found this is the direct manufacturer for most of the top carbon brand wheels on the market today.

 

[Donnie797]

Im looking to buy a reasonably priced 29er wheelset for my kenevo to use as commuter wheels with some cyclocross tyres. Has anyone come across any deals or can recommend any? Thanks

Whoa, this will be the towns most awesome commuter bike!

 

[Sherman]

I understand a 29er wheel won't fit Kenevo in the rear? Maybe with a skinnier CC tyre, but I would test before buying anything.

 

[ccrdave]

I understand a 29er wheel won't fit Kenevo in the rear? Maybe with a skinnier CC tyre, but I would test before buying anything.

seconded I tried, they wont fit unless you put very skinny tyres on.
mine was a 2018 medium expert

 

[Donnie797]

This rises a (maybe stupid) question in me - what benefit has a change to 29er wheels, if you have to put on so skinny tyres that the over all circumference isn't growing??

 

[ccrdave]

This rises a (maybe stupid) question in me - what benefit has a change to 29er wheels, if you have to put on so skinny tyres that the over all circumference isn't growing??

well there is some benfit depending on where you ride I find 29ers with narrow mud tyres work really well in the wintertime when its very muddy in the forest. for me the extra little bit of lift I get with 29ers helps in the thick mud and the narrower tyres dig in and find grip instead of floating over the top. but I do ride a levo which is designed for 29ers as well as 650b+
as far as i know the kenevo is only designed for 650b and the plus is debatable, ours came with 2.6 which in my book is hardly plus

 

[Studo]

This rises a (maybe stupid) question in me - what benefit has a change to 29er wheels, if you have to put on so skinny tyres that the over all circumference isn't growing??

For my requirements the skinny tyres are to reduce rolling resistance and to ensure that i do not wear down my magic marys when riding my bike on the road when i use it as a commuter.

 

[GrumpyKat]

Will a 29'er fit up front in the Lyrik fork?

 

[Sherman]

Will a 29'er fit up front in the Lyrik fork?

Probably not, or at least very tight fit.

Why not just go 27.5? Schwalbe G-One tires are available in many different versions and widths for 27.5.

 

[DaveD444]

Will let you know the difference on Sunday as I’m trying the 29er front wheel in my kenevo then. I’m running a 2.6 magic Mary on the rear (27.5) and a 29er 2.35 magic Mary on the front.

It has noticeably lifted the front end and I like the new position, it should lift the bb a bit and reduce pedal strikes and rollover at the front should improve too.

The proof will be in the riding and Cannock with the well worn surface will be a good test - I’ll let you know but it looks ok so far

 

[R120]

Will let you know the difference on Sunday as I’m trying the 29er front wheel in my kenevo then. I’m running a 2.6 magic Mary on the rear (27.5) and a 29er 2.35 magic Mary on the front.

It has noticeably lifted the front end and I like the new position, it should lift the bb a bit and reduce pedal strikes and rollover at the front should improve too.

The proof will be in the riding and Cannock with the well worn surface will be a good test - I’ll let you know but it looks ok so far

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Whats the rear guard on that?

 

[Kiwi in Wales]

Looks like a front mudhugger. I have one on the rear of my 2017 Levo. @Donnie797 suggestion and a perfect fit ?

 

[DaveD444]

Whats the rear guard on that?

It’s a cut down mud hugger front guard

 

[R120]

Nice - i am running an RRP Proguard on the rear of my hardtail which works well and has great coverage, but looking for something more svelte for the FS

 

[DaveD444]

Nice - i am running an RRP Proguard on the rear of my hardtail which works well and has great coverage, but looking for something more svelte for the FS

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RRP have just released a rear guard - looks quite nice ?

 

[george]

Will let you know the difference on Sunday as I’m trying the 29er front wheel in my kenevo then. I’m running a 2.6 magic Mary on the rear (27.5) and a 29er 2.35 magic Mary on the front.

It has noticeably lifted the front end and I like the new position, it should lift the bb a bit and reduce pedal strikes and rollover at the front should improve too.

The proof will be in the riding and Cannock with the well worn surface will be a good test - I’ll let you know but it looks ok so far

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That bike is so sexy!

 

[Killswitch73]

I tried fitting my stumpjumper expert carbon front 29er to my 27.5 Kenevo expert and it did not fit .

 

[Tim29]

Why not

I tried fitting my stumpjumper expert carbon front 29er to my 27.5 Kenevo expert and it did not fit .

why not? What want clearing??
How big was tire??
I was only able to fit a 2.4 on 29

 

[mib0526]

Why not

why not? What want clearing??
How big was tire??
I was only able to fit a 2.4 on 29

Really? Plz show me a picture.

Because i tried fitting my 29er ex1501 wheel to kenevo expert m size and it did not fit.