Posts by restlesssailor

casualharbor9 said:By the way, people call that setup with different wheel sizes "69ers" (usually with a bigger front wheel), and brands like Cannondale—and I think Scott too—specifically build bikes meant to run both MTB and trekking wheels...

That’s the whole point. A 69er needs a larger front wheel. If you flip that logic, it’s gonna be a total disaster.

Superior does something similar too. They even sell a 28-inch wheel set designed specifically for 26-inch MTBs if you want to swap in some hybrid or trekking wheels.

Betty Edwards22 said:Trekking bikes have different gearing too

Plus, if you swap to smaller tires on those current wheels (like under 1.5), you're losing about 5% efficiency right there.

Besides that, that Yukon has a 22/32/42 front setup, so you can definitely make something work for trekking with that.

Dana White53 said:...

Look, there's another way. If you're done with MTBs for good, just grab new rims and spokes and have a shop build them up. You could basically put that money toward better brakes and hubs instead. Just make sure a 28-inch wheel actually fits your frame first. Even though it might seem like any 26-inch frame can take a 28-inch wheel based on what I said earlier, that's not always true—though it works most of the time.

Just dropping this here for anyone who thinks there's no way a 28" tire fits on an average 26" mountain bike frame.



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Dana Reyes5 said:A 28" wheel is 50mm wider in diameter than a 26", which means you're looking at an extra 25.4mm in radius. You really think that's enough clearance? I’m not even talking about the fork width, I mean the actual radius. And about that Yukon—does it even run V-brakes? If it does, where the hell are the calipers supposed to grip if the rim sits 25mm higher?🤷

The Yukon has disc brakes, based on the photo. No issues here.

Look, forget the theory for a second. Just put a 26-inch rim with a 2.2 to 3-inch tire next to a 28-inch rim with a 30mm tire. You’ll see right away that the 26-inch setup isn't actually smaller—that extra rubber makes up for it. Honestly, those two setups end up being almost identical. The 28 might edge it out slightly, but that's about it.

Brian Peterson5 said:Forget about fitting 28" wheels on a Yukon. It’s not happening. Just stick with some semi-slick tires and call it a day...

Are you speaking from experience or just guessing? If there's roughly 26x2.1 right now and still an inch of clearance left, a 700c x 28 should fit fine.

Most 26" MTB frames can handle a 28" wheel if the tire is thin enough.

It’s not a bad move, but just keep in mind you're gonna lose about half an inch in bottom bracket height and end up with worse gearing for the pavement.

If you've got the itch and the cash, maybe look into trying out 28" wheels first. If they actually fit your frame, go for it.

Regarding the rim: Yes and no. Think of it this way—if the rim gives out, it basically hands you a $50 on a silver platter. You’ll likely end up needing new spokes and nipples, plus paying for a full wheel rebuild. All that stuff can easily run you more than $100. If you're in the area, just swing by the bike shop (on Main Street) tomorrow between 5 and 8 PM. The crew there will check things out and tell you exactly what needs fixing.

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Edward Long2 said:Edit: My tires are fine, but that shop is way too far away. Honestly, I have no clue how to swap out tires myself. 😢

Just go buy some tire levers. You can grab a pack of two or three at any local Walmart or CVS for like twenty bucks.$10)
Changing tires is a total breeze. Just hop on YouTube and you'll find like 150 tutorials showing you exactly how to do it.
Imagine you're out on a ride and you pop a tire. What's your move? If you’re serious about getting into Mountain Biking, you better learn how to fix it. It's non-negotiable.

I don't get why people keep buying Mountain Biking setups just to ride around town...

Plus, all those tires you listed are strictly meant for off-road. I don't see the point in running them on pavement.

Also, we actually have a fresh thread dedicated to tires right here, so you should probably go give that a read.

edit: alright, fine, maybe those Shimano Evolution tires are okay for the city, but everything else I said still stands.

Frank Green said:Cut that crap right there. I’m trying too, but honestly, we should both be embarrassed with these tubes. Out in the sticks, they act like eating bacon is some badge of masculinity, but they don't say a word about what comes after.

Hey! My bike belongs to me and me alone. 😁 Nah, you're right, it's total junk. But honestly? It works fine for now. I’m gonna learn the ropes on some cheap crap first before I go blowing a massive stack on a high-end bike.

Frank Green said:Screw that MTB nonsense. I fell for the hype once thinking an MTB was just a standard bike, but that's stupid if you aren't hitting trails or dirt. Just grab a trekking bike with a rigid fork. Personally, I can't stand suspension of any kind unless you're actually riding mountains. Just ride it and you'll burn off all that fat.

Regarding the suspension, I’m totally with you. The best moves are when people just grab a full-suspension rig from Walmart for a steal. $167 And then after the test drive, it starts squeaking like crazy. Total nightmare. 😁

As for the weight loss, I'm good with it. I'm dropping about 6 or 8 pounds a month right now. Seems totally fine to me.

Same as everyone else, I rode my first bike when I was a kid, then took a 10-15 year break. Between old knee injuries and carrying an extra 90 pounds because I couldn't move much, I finally decided to get serious this spring. Picked up an old MTB on Craigslist for about $80. The result? I’m down to 70 pounds over my goal weight now. Once I hit under 45 pounds over, I'm treating myself to a killer Christmas and buying a real MTB. Hopefully, I can pull it off before winter hits 🙂