Originally Posted by
sd790
Now I'm curious...can't 700C wheels be used as substitutes since they are just a bit smaller?
Sometimes yes, mostly no. the 700c rims are ~4mm smaller than the 27" rims, so your brake arms might not be long enough. I have built several sets of rims using the Alex 404s without any issues, btw. THey work well with the Normandy hubs
best,
john