I spoke with Pi yesterday; the frameset is expected back from the powdercoater in a fortnight...
Bags from Wizwo have landed and everything is otherwise good to go.
On reflection, the 26+ wheelset will be put to use on the Big Dummy, as:
(a) I reckon some SKS Bluemels Style 75 (c.£40) should play nicely with the WTB Rangers.
(b) Rabbit Hole rims aren't tubeless compatible and I don't want the faff in trying to change that via split tube methods, gorilla tape etc. - life is too short.
(c) The 650b VO Voyager rims + 2.4" Schwalbe Wicked Will combo specced on the Carrier is tried and tested; I used both on the Riv and loved them. Tubeless at 16psi was like riding on a cloud.
(d) Being honest with myself, the main draw of 26+ is the novelty factor -- perfect for the Big Dummy -- but for predominantly off road riding over "long" distances (i.e. plans next year for the West Kernow Way, KAW etc.), being able to run low pressures/tubeless makes more sense in my view than a tubed setup that is only 6mm wider.
A brief update:
(a) I reckon some SKS Bluemels Style 75 (c.£40) should play nicely with the WTB Rangers.
(b) Rabbit Hole rims aren't tubeless compatible and I don't want the faff in trying to change that via split tube methods, gorilla tape etc. - life is too short.
(c) The 650b VO Voyager rims + 2.4" Schwalbe Wicked Will combo specced on the Carrier is tried and tested; I used both on the Riv and loved them. Tubeless at 16psi was like riding on a cloud.
(d) Being honest with myself, the main draw of 26+ is the novelty factor -- perfect for the Big Dummy -- but for predominantly off road riding over "long" distances (i.e. plans next year for the West Kernow Way, KAW etc.), being able to run low pressures/tubeless makes more sense in my view than a tubed setup that is only 6mm wider.