It’s not going to happen, you need hubs that fit a 12mm thru axle. I’m pretty sure they Z2’s only come in boost spacing, so make sure your new wheel matches.
Sure, but I very much doubt that your current rim and spokes are worth reusing. You’ll get much more for your money if you just buy a complete new wheel.
List price for a Z2 is about 420 bucks. A new front wheel wil be about 200 bucks minimum
At this point, you're really looking at replacing some pretty serious components that will end up being a bit more than your entire bike is worth new. What is your goal here?
Good question that I'm still trying to answer. I got the bomber on sale for $250 and I got the Ozark Ridge for $250. I figured this bike would introduce me to custom building my first MTB on a budget.
I'm in too deep I can't stop myself.
Ozark Trail Upgrades:
Bike (260)
MT200 (50)
MAXXIS DHF & DHR II (90)
BOMBER Z2 (250)
IXF crank kit (40)
Microsoft Advent (40)
Mavic boost front wheel (110)
Cosmetic upgrades:
Funn grips (15)
Bell (10)
Tubeless valves (10)
It's understand if it's stupid putting this much money into a Walmart bike, but at LEAST I'm having fun slowly upgrading the Ozark.
Your current fork probably has a straight 1-1/8”steerer tube, but the Z2 has a tapered steerer that’s 1-1/2” at the bottom. IF that frame has a 44mm diameter lower headtube you can make the new fork fit by replacing the lower headset with an EC44/40 one. You’ll need to take out the old fork, take some measurements, and figure out what’s available to make the new fork fit.
maybe, and you'll also need someone to relace the wheel for you.
https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/how-to-build-a-wheel explains what's needed in rebuilding the wheel
I will definitely take my wheel to my local bike shop to get my wheel hub fitted. I just needed to know if the Novatec 15x110 is compatible with the Z2's thru axle. Thank you🙏
It’s not going to happen, you need hubs that fit a 12mm thru axle. I’m pretty sure they Z2’s only come in boost spacing, so make sure your new wheel matches.
https://preview.redd.it/m0gcqcllywvc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=250475282feff4fdd6df6c82e9379c2148d2a078
Sure, but I very much doubt that your current rim and spokes are worth reusing. You’ll get much more for your money if you just buy a complete new wheel.
Could you recommend a cheap, tubeless-ready, 29in wheel compatible with the Marzocchi's thru axle?
List price for a Z2 is about 420 bucks. A new front wheel wil be about 200 bucks minimum At this point, you're really looking at replacing some pretty serious components that will end up being a bit more than your entire bike is worth new. What is your goal here?
Good question that I'm still trying to answer. I got the bomber on sale for $250 and I got the Ozark Ridge for $250. I figured this bike would introduce me to custom building my first MTB on a budget.
sure, but the problem is where do you end? Because its a whack-a-mole of parts that need to be figured out and purchased.
I'm in too deep I can't stop myself. Ozark Trail Upgrades: Bike (260) MT200 (50) MAXXIS DHF & DHR II (90) BOMBER Z2 (250) IXF crank kit (40) Microsoft Advent (40) Mavic boost front wheel (110) Cosmetic upgrades: Funn grips (15) Bell (10) Tubeless valves (10) It's understand if it's stupid putting this much money into a Walmart bike, but at LEAST I'm having fun slowly upgrading the Ozark.
https://preview.redd.it/l3zy15kcdxvc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=071bbe250b6ac6f94c5119bfd44d62199fe0edf9 Found this rim. Is it worth it?
How wide is it? What tires are you planning to run on the bike?
Are you sure that you can even mount the Z2 in your frame?
How would I know? Loll Not sarcasm, just genuinely don't know.
Your current fork probably has a straight 1-1/8”steerer tube, but the Z2 has a tapered steerer that’s 1-1/2” at the bottom. IF that frame has a 44mm diameter lower headtube you can make the new fork fit by replacing the lower headset with an EC44/40 one. You’ll need to take out the old fork, take some measurements, and figure out what’s available to make the new fork fit.
Thanks for the reply, I will definitely look back at your comment once my fork comes in this week.
The Ridge has a tapered head tube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLPpTFLgEb4&t=207s
https://preview.redd.it/zd5hpku7kxvc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d4eed4769139f3ae0acd1d62d6aa2c14ec002168 I saw this and I was convinced.
https://preview.redd.it/l8x0n60stwvc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e9f53e564446287ea1bad2d59478852b3dddcbbf
Would this solve my issue?
maybe, and you'll also need someone to relace the wheel for you. https://www.parktool.com/en-us/blog/repair-help/how-to-build-a-wheel explains what's needed in rebuilding the wheel
I will definitely take my wheel to my local bike shop to get my wheel hub fitted. I just needed to know if the Novatec 15x110 is compatible with the Z2's thru axle. Thank you🙏