Originally Posted by
seeker333
The brakes are OK, but the frame geometry is designed to locate the BB at a fairly specific height. In this case, removing wheels with a diameter of ~730mm and substituting 26ers with a diameter of ~665mm (with 26x2.0" tires) means you'd be lowering the BB ~32mm. This will certainly result in frequent pedal strike on irregular off-road routes, and when pedaling as you lean in curves on pavement. Pedal strike can be more than an inconvenience that damages components - it can also cause a tire blowout and crash.
So, it's not a great idea.
Pedal strike, yes. Crash, possibly. Tire blowout, huh? I don't see the connection.