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Old 06-09-10 | 09:33 AM
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cny-bikeman
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Bikes: 2008 Novara Randonee - love it. Previous bikes:Motobecane Mirage, 1972 Moto Grand Jubilee (my fave), Jackson Rake 16, 1983 C'dale ST500.

Originally Posted by chico1st
Hi I screwed up and put 26" wheels on a bike that should have 26 1 3/8 wheels and my brakes seem to suck because they are too long.
A picture would help, as a 26" rim (26x1.5 or 1.75) is smaller in diameter that a 26 x 1 3/8, so your brakes would not reach far enough.
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