To all you 29er's out there!

I'm thinking either switch to a 2.35 Racing Ralph, as they come up a touch smaller than my 2.4....or try Continental X-King 2.4's as recommended by @gabes ....I hear these are also a bit smaller than the 2.4 Racing Ralphs.

Not that easy to get the right angle for photos, but this is the 2.4 on the slightly wider rim...is the clearance that bad you reckon?

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It's a bit tight, if you plan on muddy riding.

I think the old 2.4" Ralphs were known to be a big tyre. I've had both Conti X-King 2.4 and Schwalbe Nobby Nic 2.35 on 30mm internal rims and the casing on both measured the same, at 61mm.

Yeah, I think I might give the x-kings a go... Especially since schwalbe have now put those bloody coloured stripes on all their top tyres.
I figure the slightly narrower x-kings should end up about the same width as the racing Ralph's were on the narrower rims,but with a better profile.
At least until I get a new back end sorted anyway. Then I should be able to go full fat. :)

It wont matter how much clearance you have if it rains on the Old Bannack Road.

Ssshhh.... It won't rain! :)

manageable in summer... I would probably wrap the frame near the tyre in clear frame tape and live with it!

I'd be concerned that the full width of the tyre is going to hit that wishbone if the chainstays flex.

also a valid point. i assume those stays are steel

Depends how rad you are going to get on it - the flex on my F-Si is wild.

Hopefully that shouldn't be an issue, as belt drive bikes have to be made stiff at the stays anyway.
Also, I've got a slightly smaller 2.35 RR on the way... So I should be back to a bit more clearance again by the weekend.

What's the clearance like on the front? That's where I would be really concerned.

Front can fit a 5" tyre. :)

Anyone got an orange clockwork, thoughts?

Riding today on the spearfish and noticed the rear rim has a few cracks emanating from the general direction of the spoke holes.....bollox. Anyone got an Easton haven 29er rim knocking about? Long shot I know, but I love these wheels!

After looking at @bankiren 's excellent steed here

I've realised I need to up my gumwall game.

I'm after Tan/Gum/Skin wall tyres in 2.4" width?

Maxxis Ardent are the obvious choice but the bike will do a mix of gravel/road/mud. Probably in that order. Are the Ardent's a bit extreme?

I don't think they make the Ikon in 29x2.4 gumwall. Closest is 29x2.35 blackwall or 2.20 gumwall. Onza's are lovely but $$$$ and not quite wide enough. Am I missing anything?

BTW I'm totally going for gumwalls for the looks.

Are the Ardent's a bit extreme?

Not IME. I had one ride on them, swapped them out for something grippier.

What did you go for? I thought they were quite well thought of.

Magic Mary front, Mountain King rear. From what I hear, the Ardents are pretty good all rounders on hardpack, but they were terrifyingly gripless on my local loam.

Went out in storm brian today - super fun and super muddy. Budget halfords 29er still proving excellent!

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I only wish it wasn't such an ugly colour

I like the look of that for a winter beater what is it?

Voodoo Bizango

Yeh looks great for the money