thanks dude! I use the basic version which I dont think has that but ill fire it up and check - either way I can do some plotting on a similar frame but I reckon 2 sets of couplers would be a real help even if spendy! you’ve given me an idea of piling up a few bikes - it might help me see what rim widths/rear triangles might work to see if it is even remotely possible!
29x2.6 is going to be a big compromise for a coupled bike and could require you to remove tires from rims (what a hassle, especially for tubeless). I’d be tempted to build it 27.5 — or at least try an existing wheelset in your case. The S&S cases fit just under a 26” outside diameter wheel.
My own coupled bike uses 26” wheels so that I can keep tires on and fully inflated. It’s definitely more of a rando-inspired all-road bike so I can’t speak to fitting the long reach — and 26” mountain bikes are certainly dead.
The Ritchey cases are slightly oversized and might get you the room that you need for the longer front end. Removing the fork will help a lot too.
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thanks for this. back when I had an s+s coupled single speed curtlo it was 26" and full rigid so it was easy peasy to fit in…going to 29 is going to be a squeeze I can tell! ill do some test fitting. I had an idea to mock up a cardboard scaled box corner to see if I can replicate how the rear triangle and rims will fit in the 10" width. I think it will be tight. thanks for all the help!
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