Old 04-21-11 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
Bad idea. You will also lower the BB by 1" (25+ mm), which can lead to major pedal strike problems if you are riding fixed. It's the same as if you went from 165mm cranks to 190mm cranks. Frames that are properly designed for 650c wheels have less BB drop to avoid this problem due to the lower height of the wheels. Also, the bike will sit lower, because the fork will have shorter legs and you won't need to use super long reach brakes.

I don't understand why everyone on here seems to think I would be riding it with 165mm cranks, because I have done the research, and 150/155 is my ideal.
#1. For the record, the Dauphine is a lady.
#2. Tektro brakes. http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/brake-calipers.html
#3. The IRO HD sells out too quickly.

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