So for context: I’m moving to Utah, and am considering getting a Bomber 58 to switch back and forth onto my Megatower. I’ve got a 27.5 wheelset, and I’ll figure something out for the drivetrain. My biggest question is if I can run dual 27.5s front and rear and not have a ridiculously low bb height if I have an additional 30mm in the front, as well as having the flip chip in the high setting.
Another question is if it’s even worth buying a fork? The Zeb is pretty capable. The goal is to have something that I can have as a park rig, but also be able to switch it to trail mode.
Thanks!
by Fuelripper
6 Comments
I’m sure you’ll be fine on the zeb for park.
Lowk unnecessary if you’re just going to free ride but if you want to go into downhill that’ll be a sweeet rig
I’d keep the zeb and build a separate rear wheelset to swap to for park days. While the current gearing would work, you could build a single speed for park days and slap this DT on for trail riding. Plus, you’d put less wear on the current DT by doing so… just a thought
Dual crowns seem to have more precise steering, and therefore more precise line choice through high speed rock gardens. That’s the big difference I noticed when I switched from my 180 Zeb to a clapped out boxxer. With a single crown you kinda just point in a general direction and hope, while a dual crown you can place that tire exactly where you want it. My Zeb does a better job at bump absorption than my boxxer, maybe due to the lack of buttercups or maybe cause it’s clapped. But the differences are very noticeable.
If I moved to Utah I’d buy a UTV and a downhill bike..
Frickin’ do it!