Old 08-06-10, 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by fietsbob
Ok its not like coverting , but you cannot make a huge jump in wheel sizes, 559 to 622 and have the Brake pads hit the rim.
if you are starting out with a disc brake bike its possible
but rim brakes forgetaboutit.

Buy another bike

the one i mentioned does knock down to a small case

S&S connectors [surly travelers check] or a Ritchey Breakaway frame,+ buy a groupset for retail, and it costs more..
There are 26" slicks.
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