27" vs 700c

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04-20-08, 07:47 AM

Paco97

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27" vs 700c

Is there much difference between these wheels? Can you put 700c wheels on a bike that currently has 27"?

04-20-08, 07:52 AM

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You can but there may be an issue with brake reach. 700c is slightly smaller, so the brake has to be able to reach a little further. There is a better selection of 700c rims and tires.

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Originally Posted by Paco97

Is there much difference between these wheels? Can you put 700c wheels on a bike that currently has 27"?

Oftentimes you can but sometimes brake reach can be a problem. The fastest and easiest way to know for sure is to borrow a set of 700c wheels to test fit.