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I have a mountain bike with 2.1" wheels. It's a little challenging on the soft ground (sand and such) when lakeside. A friend is offering a 29'er (Specialized; about 7-10 years old? Rockhopper? Not sure.). We're not sure (neither of us are avid bikers) if we can put wider tires (3-4" wide?). I've tried searching on Specialized's website and such to no avail. Do these bikes generally accommodate wider wheels/tires? Would 3-4" wide tires make a difference over my 2.1" tires? The bike does come with disc brakes. "Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy "A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book | ||
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i don't think so without modification. I have a rockhopper that I bought new probably around 1990. I wonder what it is worth now? "Practice like you want to play in the game" | |||
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If it's that old, not likely. Go to a local shop who is familiar with your terrain, and they'll advise from experience on a tread pattern that may work better, as well as the largest tire the frame may take.. perhaps 2.3-2.4? ------------------ The plural of anecdote is not data. -Frank Kotsonis | |||
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The maximum width tire you'll be able to fit is probably less than 2.5", measure the inside width of the chainstays and make sure you still have a little clearance for mud. In order to have 3"-4" wide tires you'll need a specific design made with those tires in mind. 27.5+, 29+ and fat would be the tire sizes. 3"-4" wide tires would present an opportunity for you to "float" more on sand. When riding on sand I change my position slightly on to the rear of the seat and shift to an easier gear so I can maintain my momentum. | |||
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You'd be better off buying an entry-level (or used) fat bike than trying to shoehorn wider tires on an older bike. Even if you had room at the front fork, I'd be willing to bet the chain-stays aren't wide enough for a 3" tire. | |||
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Thanks guys. Saves me a couple hour drive each way to pick up the bike if I can’t fit wider tires. It’s not a big need, just would’ve been nice to ride on the soft sand like I see others do. I may still take the bike for trail riding to see if there is any difference from my bike. I think it was a $1500 bike; mine was only $800. "Wrong does not cease to be wrong because the majority share in it." L.Tolstoy "A government is just a body of people, usually, notably, ungoverned." Shepherd Book | |||
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