Kenevo Gen1 2019 Kenevo 2.8 to 2.6 tire bottom bracket height

[bhudzallmighty]

My rear tire went kaput on my last ride. Thinking of switching to maxxis dhf/dhr 2.6 profile but concerned about the bottom bracket height

 

[Zimmerframe]

After 2.8's I went ewilds 2.6 front, 2.8 rear as a test. Felt good. Wished I'd gone 2.6 both ends.

Now on 2.4 DH22's. Love these. Probably a bit heavy for most people but the bike feels nimble.

No problems on the BB. I catch it occasionally, but only from crap riding and technique failures ! I do run shorter cranks though (but always have - it didn't need them, I'd already bought them so put them on anyway).

 

[bhudzallmighty]

After 2.8's I went ewilds 2.6 front, 2.8 rear as a test. Felt good. Wished I'd gone 2.6 both ends.

Now on 2.4 DH22's. Love these. Probably a bit heavy for most people but the bike feels nimble.

No problems on the BB. I catch it occasionally, but only from crap riding and technique failures ! I do run shorter cranks though (but always have - it didn't need them, I'd already bought them so put them on anyway).

On stock roval rims? How about 2.5s? Not too skinny on 38mm rims?

 

[Zimmerframe]

On stock roval rims? How about 2.5s? Not too skinny on 38mm rims?

Yup ! On stock rims !!!! It gives you more air volume. You probably loose out a little on lateral suspension when you're leaned over as the tyre can't flex as much as it would on a thinner rim, so you might notice this is you're a good rider.

2.5's are probably the ideal size I guess .. For me, 2.4-2.6 seems good.

 

[steve_sordy]

@bhudzallmighty
Take a look at this tyre/rim chart from WTB

Tire & Rim Fit Chart

The WTB Tire & Rim Compatibility Chart is used to determine what tire and rim width combinations provide optimal performance and compatibility. By matching your tire section width to your rim width you can determine optimal, compatible, or not optimal fitting options to ensure the best tire &...

www.wtb.com

Page past the first chart to the chart for mtb

 

[Zimmerframe]

 

[Mcharza]

On stock roval rims? How about 2.5s? Not too skinny on 38mm rims?

What year Kenovo you have? Because mine has Roval's 28mm internal wide (2020 Comp)

 

[bhudzallmighty]

Yup ! On stock rims !!!! It gives you more air volume. You probably loose out a little on lateral suspension when you're leaned over as the tyre can't flex as much as it would on a thinner rim, so you might notice this is you're a good rider.

2.5's are probably the ideal size I guess .. For me, 2.4-2.6 seems good.

Thank you!

@bhudzallmighty
Take a look at this tyre/rim chart from WTB

Tire & Rim Fit Chart

The WTB Tire & Rim Compatibility Chart is used to determine what tire and rim width combinations provide optimal performance and compatibility. By matching your tire section width to your rim width you can determine optimal, compatible, or not optimal fitting options to ensure the best tire &...

www.wtb.com

Page past the first chart to the chart for mtb

Thank you!

What year Kenovo you have? Because mine has Roval's 28mm internal wide (2020 Comp)

2019

 

[Neeko DeVinchi]

I'm running a 2.6 Eddy Current on the back and a 2.8 Eddy Current up front on mine. BB height doesn't seem to be too bad but I have upped the front to 200mm travel.
The rear wheel is a stock Roval 30mm.
Hope this helps ?