26'' wheels on a road frame ??
06-06-06, 05:20 AM
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26'' wheels on a road frame ??
Hi All,
This might sound stupid (or atleast weird ...)
I have a really really nice vintage road frame that is a bit tall (I usually ride 53 and this one is 55)
I'm thinking of building a single speed/fixed gear commuter out of it.
But ...
I want to use 26'' wheels (26 x 1.5 or similar)
Did someone ever try this configuration ?
This might sound stupid (or atleast weird ...)
I have a really really nice vintage road frame that is a bit tall (I usually ride 53 and this one is 55)
I'm thinking of building a single speed/fixed gear commuter out of it.
But ...
I want to use 26'' wheels (26 x 1.5 or similar)
Did someone ever try this configuration ?
06-06-06, 05:43 AM
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I'm not against 650 rims ...
Its my second option ...
How will it affect the standover height of the frame ? (comapared to 750c - Sorry, my math is not so good ...)
How will it affect the standover height of the frame ? (comapared to 750c - Sorry, my math is not so good ...)
06-06-06, 06:14 AM
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It will reduce the bottom bracket height by a few cm. You may suffer pedal strike on corners so I wouldnt recomend low BB on a fixed gear.
