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What’s the internal width of the rims you’re running them on?
I have a set of 30mm internal width rims that I can use to get the bike up and running initially.
I’m usually in the “you can run any tyre on any width rim” school of thought but realise that it might be different at this end of the spectrum.I like the idea of a 650b+/29+ mullet. I’ll definitely be running inserts, although I’m not sure I’ll get away with 12psi! But hopeful to run under 20psi and see how it goes…
TotalShanner
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Awesome news, congratulations! Glad to hear you're keeping it pure with a SS drivetrain too ;) Looking forward to seeing some pics once it's built up, I always liked that Ochre colour.
In terms of tyres, although I run B+ as opposed to full 29+ on mine, I've been using Maxxis Rekon+ front and back for ages and really rate them. I ride weekly in our local woods and they can handle most conditions pretty well and still roll plenty fast enough for me. They come in 2.8, although inflate a little narrower on my rims: (https://www.bikemonger.co.uk/maxxis-rekon-folding-exo-tr-29-x-280-23514-p.asp)
Oh, and inserts - do yourself and favour and fit some! Especially if you have carbon rims, they give you peace of mind to really experiment with tyre pressures without fearing every square-edged root. I just use the cheap-ish Huck Norris ones, and run the tyres at around 12PSI front and 15PSI rear. I'm 60kgs in my riding gear for reference.