24 / 26 Klukner Idea

[Robertk]

Anyone ever think about using the geometry of MX bikes or the original Cannondale MTB and run a 24" wheel in the back and a 26" wheel upfront for a Klunker build?

Maybe use a 24" frame with a 26" fork?

Thoughts on advantages / disadvantages?

If done right, thought it would look pretty cool and might be fun to take on the trails.

 

[user 135]

Cannondale did that on some of their first mountain bikes.

http://mombat.org/MOMBAT/Bikes/1984_Cannondale.html

Trek and a few others did it with 26/29 too.

I did it on bike once. 24x3 in the rear and 26x3 in the front. :mrgreen:

 

[CCR]

im waiting for the 26" rear / 29" front combo train to come around myself