Thinking off trying this out just because. I should be getting a Dorado here shortly and thought I might try it out for no other reason than experimentation.
Spot on, rim and tire selection will make a difference as well, stock on the legend is just a hair under 64* i believe? expect just under 63 with the 27.5 and a normal sized tire, adding the dorado into the equation i would expect to be sitting at ~62.5, not unheard of for a head angle, but defiantly noticeably slacker than what you have been running.The only thing I'm curious about is I know the Dorado itself is a little taller than my 888, so the combo of the fork and wheel could slacken it out too much or make it too tall.
this is the main reason i hate 27.5, I'm only 5'10, ride mediums all the time as a like a smaller feel, and find that my riding style has always been active with lots of body movement, the gyroscope feel you mention i notice immediately when going up in wheel size, especially in the back.I don't like the "big wheels gyroscope" feel of 29ers and I wonder if a 27.5" DH wheel and tire will have the same negative effects.
I like the idea of running 27.5 front for riding styles where it makes sense. If you like to pick lines and go straight, and are a less active rider, i see the benefits for someone with that riding style. I really hope that in a few years time this is where the wheel debate comes to, Liteville has a great outlook on wheel diameter matched with riding style, bike size, and rider height.When riding 27.5" and 29" full suspension bikes I can feel the roll-over benefits of the larger front wheel but I feel no benefit of having a rear wheel larger than 26".
The Dorado a-c is 590 - 605mm +/-. I've measured what a lot of people are running, and even some that have complained about the Dorado being tall are still running around 590mm a-c. It's pretty rare for people to actually run the minimum axle to crown height on DH forks. For example, of all the people that I know running a Fox 40, only one of them runs it at the min ~571mm. Most that I've measured run it around 585 - 590.The only thing I'm curious about is I know the Dorado itself is a little taller than my 888, so the combo of the fork and wheel could slacken it out too much or make it too tall.
Yes. Whenever I put a 2.8 Michelin on the front of my 26" wheeled Dh bike.Anyone running a 650b front wheel?
I run my 40 at the min to keep the bb low.The Dorado a-c is 590 - 605mm +/-. I've measured what a lot of people are running, and even some that have complained about the Dorado being tall are still running around 590mm a-c. It's pretty rare for people to actually run the minimum axle to crown height on DH forks. For example, of all the people that I know running a Fox 40, only one of them runs it at the min ~571mm. Most that I've measured run it around 585 - 590.
How does this limit the travel? I'm wondering if I would even need to limit the travel on the fork. I don't think it would hit the crown or the down tube. Seems like I should have enough room to gain 3/4" on the radius of the wheel to not really interfere with anything, but I guess I'll just have to look at it when I get it set up. I should be ordering the fork this week. Looking to run maybe a Schwalbe tire in their super gravity casing...unless anyone has some specific suggestions.You can also reduce the travel on the Dorado for running larger wheels. Or, a super simple method is to connect a shock pump, compress the fork however much you want the travel reduced, set air pressure, disconnect pump while the fork is compressed. That will set the top out point wherever you want it.
Yes. Whenever I put a 2.8 Michelin on the front of my 26" wheeled Dh bike.
Bottom out stays in the same place, so you'll need to check clearance. However, with the way the Dorado air spring works, it sets the top out point wherever the fork is in the travel while the shock pump is connected. Bottom out doesn't move, but top out does...the difference of the two makes the total travel available. That's why they recommend setting air pressure with the bike in a stand (front wheel off ground). But, you can move the top out point by compressing the fork with the pump attached, then release the pump. It's one of the quirks of the Dorado.How does this limit the travel? I'm wondering if I would even need to limit the travel on the fork. I don't think it would hit the crown or the down tube. Seems like I should have enough room to gain 3/4" on the radius of the wheel to not really interfere with anything, but I guess I'll just have to look at it when I get it set up. I should be ordering the fork this week. Looking to run maybe a Schwalbe tire in their super gravity casing...unless anyone has some specific suggestions.
It wasn't a handling trait issue but more that I liked it enough on the front so why not run it in the rear too. I have a 425mm chain stay length with the 27.5 wheel so it is plenty quick through the tight stuff. If I had to have a longer CS length to fit the wheel then I would not be into it as much.^I'm interested to hear you say you like having the same size wheels at each end. Why is that? A handling trait or to keep tire stock simple?
With all of this talk about larger front wheel make me think of this.
The 2.5" Muddy Mary is huge and does the sameYes. Whenever I put a 2.8 Michelin on the front of my 26" wheeled Dh bike.
u r so good at teh math. r u a wizard?Yes. Whenever I put a 2.8 Michelin on the front of my 26" wheeled Dh bike.
i have one on my snow bike, it's almost the size of a 3" gazzoladdi.Yes. Whenever I put a 2.8 Michelin on the front of my 26" wheeled Dh bike.
i have 2.5 wicked wills, and they are huge. biggest rubbers ive ever seen. (although i know there are bigger out there)The 2.5" Muddy Mary is huge and does the same
Bigger than these? Holy cow.i have 2.5 wicked wills, and they are huge. biggest rubbers ive ever seen. (although i know there are bigger out there)