Turning a 2009 Banshee Scythe into 27.5 - 26 possible?

Hi all,

I would like to re-build my 2009 Banshee Scythe into something more modern. I tried finding decent 26" wheelsets and a fork but its kind of difficult.

Therefore I was thinking about upgrading to a 27.5 front wheel and a new fork.

I can get Marzocchis at dealer prices and I'm considering getting the Z1, or even the Bomber 58.

Anyone tried this before and can give some feedback whether this would work of it's just beating a dead horse?

Many thanks in advance!

It's worth the experiment, certainly if it can take a tapered steerer. You can always re-purpose the fork and wheel if you don't like the ride. 

Have a read of Andrews perennially pertinent piece if you haven't already.

Posted by: Sick-Mui-Mui

Hi all,

I would like to re-build my 2009 Banshee Scythe into something more modern. I tried finding decent 26" wheelsets and a fork but its kind of difficult.

Therefore I was thinking about upgrading to a 27.5 front wheel and a new fork.

I can get Marzocchis at dealer prices and I'm considering getting the Z1, or even the Bomber 58.

Anyone tried this before and can give some feedback whether this would work of it's just beating a dead horse?

Many thanks in advance!

It is possible to do a mullet version with a newer fork.

Few people on YouTube have video’s of 2009 full suspension bikes they have resurrected. And riding them.

Edit.. Out of curiosity where do you live and ride?

Install a... https://www.workscomponents.co.uk/20-degree--angle-headsets-15-c.asp ...w/27.5 frt whl

Thanks for the encouragement guys! I think angles will be fine, IIRC the Scythe gets a little steeper head angle at 200mm rear so the 27,5 wheel and the new Fork should make it "more 2023" if anything.

you could visualize and calculate the changes @ https://www.bike-stats.de/en/

Posted by: Endurimil

It is possible to do a mullet version with a newer fork.

OTOH A 27.5 fit just fine in my 26'er Pike U-Turn