Originally Posted by
Live Wire
I was putting on some canti bosses on a cross frame today and got to thinking about this thread while I was measuring things out....there is NO WAY you can use the original bosses and run 26" wheels. The canti studs will be at the same height the rim is. The only way you are going to be able to run cantis is to lower the studs on the frame.
So, back to the original question, you will have to remove the old studs (with a torch and file or with a saw and file) and install the studs about 3cm lower. It's an easy operation for a framebuilder or a good diy project for you!
You always wanted to learn to braze, right?
How about cutting off some chainstay and seat stay and rewelding/lugging the dropouts for the shortened wheel? For the front, get a 26 inch fork.
Of course, this is a lot of effort to lower the standover height a half inch or so.
Two other thoughts:
If loading this up for touring anyway, how about an Extracycle?
Or a Shockster (they still pop up on Ebay)?