Classic & Vintage - 700c wheels

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YoutekPro
09-26-10, 01:41 AM
Do these bikes usually come with 700c wheels?

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/1972348248.html

Was thinking about buying it, but if it has 27" wheels, whats the disadvantages and advantages of 27 or 700c wheels?

banjo_mole
09-26-10, 02:13 AM
Uh-oh, here we go again. (There was a big, flame-filled thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?679132-Who-else-thinks-that-27-quot-gt-700c)about this a little bit ago.)
cudak888
09-26-10, 02:32 AM
Somebody from heaven just axed the Craigslist ad :)

-Kurt

pastorbobnlnh
09-26-10, 02:43 AM
It wasn't me! :p

But... IMO, there is no difference between a 700c and a 27" tire in the same brand and model, except a few mm. ;)
YoutekPro
09-26-10, 02:56 AM
Holy cows thats some crazy stuff... so im guessing it depends on the rider huh? x]
bikemore
09-26-10, 03:29 AM
The biggest advantage of 700c over 27" is the availability of tires.
jtgotsjets
09-26-10, 03:46 AM
The biggest advantage of 700c over 27" is the availability of tires.

It's less about availability and more about selection. If you can't find 27" tires, you aren't looking hard enough (Wal-Mart even sells some). If you want race-worthy tires for your 27" bike, you might be in trouble though.
bigbossman
09-26-10, 10:50 AM
Uh-oh, here we go again. (There was a big, flame-filled thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?679132-Who-else-thinks-that-27-quot-gt-700c)about this a little bit ago.)

Damn - how'd I miss that one? Looked like fun....
YoutekPro
09-26-10, 11:02 AM
Well since i think the univega grand premio comes with araya rims and its a 1981 model... would that be 700c rims or 27" rims?
RobbieTunes
09-27-10, 07:21 AM
'81, likely 27's. Arayas are nice. Add some Panaracer Pasela's, and you're fine on the hoops.
norskagent
09-27-10, 07:40 AM
on some 27" wheel frames, the existing brake calipers might not adjust down far enough to fit 700c rims.