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Originally Posted by bobn
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Are the wheels different sizes?
Yep
26 back and 27 front. With the smaller wheel and using the old large chain ring the 3 speed hub gave me a nice range for city riding. I had the rear wheel off a scrap bike so I tried it on and liked it. The brakes almost made it all I had to do was lengthen the slot a smidge. Having the small back wheel leans the seat tube a little bit and with the upright bars gave it a nice easy ride position. Just worked out that way.

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