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26" on an old Super 8?

mtbman4

Monkey
Apr 19, 2004
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windrock
Anyone run a 26" rear wheel on a Santa Cruz Super 8? I would like to fit a 2.7 Maxxis Minion in the longer wheelbase setting. Does anyone know if this is possible? Has anyone made the swap from 24" to 26"? How much of a difference did it make? I ride super-tech, ultra steep DH, with little pedaling involved.
 

Supa8

Monkey
May 3, 2002
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Middle of MA
Should fit fine. The 26" is a big improvement. Your rear wheel won't get hung up as much on the steep stuff. I ran a 24" (came with mine ) and switched to a 26". You might buzz your seat more though. Just don't get caught back there when the tire comes up.......
 

Fulton

Monkey
Nov 9, 2001
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i've owned both generation super 8's, and ran 26" wheels on both of them, no prob. A 26 x 2.6 gazzi fit with room to spare
 

mtbman4

Monkey
Apr 19, 2004
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windrock
I was asking for information on tire sizing, not a history lesson. Thanks to those of you gave me some relevant information. I think I remember glancing at a pic of one with a Michy Comp 32 2.8 on it, but I may have been mistaken.