Also,I got calipers, it barely fits. I could make the pads work by taking a couple of mm at the top so that it doesn't contact the side wall and the hub width didn't fit. The front seems to work. It would probably fit a 26 x 1 3/8 rim.

I bought a rear wheel and went to put 26 x 1.5. not sure if it would fit a 1.75. and used a center brake instead. Something like a band brake but works more like a car's drum brake. The stopping power I reckon would be very good.

The BB has been lowered. but will not know the extend until i mount the front wheels. thanks for the advice.


I will be getting a a front rim soon. I hope that i would work and it can be my commuter bike where I can park outside. I have other 2 bikes but I rarely ride them because here in Shanghai, bike do get missing.

Benefits to me is that smaller is more stable due to lower center of gravity( i hope) and stronger 26 vs 700c rim, its easier to get spare parts too. 26" tires tend to be thicker and lower psi and I have a lot of 26" bikes back home.


The next one I would buy would be a rod braked roadster with steel rims. Would like to find out if the 26 inches 1 3/8 steel variety would fit a 26 MTB rim with a longer 28 inches brake and if not, would the braking power be sufficient with aluminium rims.

Also, maybe coaster brakes or 3 speed hubs. I like to maintain rods as much as possible.