29 x 2.1 into a gravel bike - is it possible

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gbr236
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by gbr236

I am looking for suggestions for a new gravel bike.
Main concern is tyre clearance at this stage.
Is there a particular frame thats known for roominess?
Thank you

jemima
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by jemima

They are out there.

Are you looking at a complete bike, or frameset only?
Frame material?
Curve Grovel ti.

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gbr236
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by gbr236

Either, though would probably prefer frame only

Marin
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by Marin

Why not use 650b for wide tires?

jemima
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by jemima

One of a few I know is the Light Blue Darwin ('MT' option) steel frame/fork.

What is your budget? and would you be willing to import a frameset if not available in your location?
Curve Grovel ti.

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by bm0p700f

Genesis vagabond I think has clearance.

emotive
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by emotive

Mason ISO (InSearchOf) https://masoncycles.cc/blog/insearchof has clearance for 29x2.4

thprice
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by thprice

Carbonda CFR696 frame has heaps of clearance

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by emotive

thprice wrote:
Thu Oct 25, 2018 1:17 am
Carbonda CFR696 frame has heaps of clearance
I have this frame.

I'm running 27.5 x 2.1 Thunderburts. 29 x 2.1 will fit, but be snug at the chainstays, official clearance is 29 x 2.0.

Slammed
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by Slammed

Van Dessel WTF and WTF 853 both fit 29 x 2.25. The Kona Sutra LTD fits ~2.2 29er tires. You could also look at something like the Salsa Cutthroat with is more of a drop bar mtb.

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