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I've got some ION K-Pact, and they're great - comfy to pedal in, minimal resistance, and very protective (plus no sliding down if you mail the adjustment).

Depends what the adhesive is, and I guess how long you leave them on there - maybe ping evans and your frame manufacturer both an email and ask - I'm sure one of them will give a useful reply...

I think you could make it look good if you're careful.

You can get stick-on ones?

https://www.evanscycles.com/m-part-self-adhesive-cable-guides-pkt-3-EV173680?esvt=55224-GOUKE2389280&;esvq=&esvadt=999999-0-1222684-1&esvcrea=189745168282&esvplace=&esvd=c&esvtg=pla-307230915969&esvo=EV173680-NA-NA&esvaid=50080&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwLHLBRDEARIsAN1A1Q68AQuzwVpTda9sJcQ4kZTBvRos5k9GZd08lv9daqW804Vr6eQkQMYaAoPOEALw_wcB

You could look at OneUp's switch system - then you could conceivably carry a few different sizes and whack on a 28 in the car park if you were going to need it that day...

I'd guess we'll end up at a point where people can pick 26, 27,5 and 29, and the plus (or even fat) variants of each...

Posted by: D-Type

I've been wondering about this as well. Could you run 26+ wheels in a 27.5 frame if it had pretty generous tire clearance?

You could, but you'd lower the BB a bit and decrease the wheelbase slightly...

I've got a pair of Ion K-pact pads that are great - so I'd recommend the lighter version (K-lite)?

If you're primarily looking for spine protection, how about a rucksack with built in protector? I've got an Evoc FR lite and it's great! (Plus you don't end up wearing extra layers in the heat)

Orrrr go to a bike show and talk to the KMC guys - they're always giving out chainstay protectors (free!)

Posted by: Ninjatarian

Well, integrated dropper posts are already a thing but have yet to really take off.  

I think the struggle for me with going over 150mm of drop is that seat angle.  At full lowered it's too pitched forward and at full extended it's too pitched up.  Allegedly Specialized is working on a solution for that which is the reason for the oversized seat tube in the new Enduro.

Fair - would be nice to have a sealed and removable solution though...

I'm not sure that's a problem though - how often do you sit down when your saddle is fully dropped?