Originally Posted by
jacobrsp
So I have a Schwinn le tour iv and I'm looking to convert it to a fixie, I'm looking at buying a 700c rear flip flop off craigslist... However, the wheel size is 27' or 630mm, and 700c is generally 622mm.. Will it work for the front wheel to be the standard (back then) 27, and the rear to be a 700c?
Yup, it will work with the two different sized rims. It might make handling feel a little different to have your back end lower. Optimally consider getting both 700c or finding a 27" rear fixed wheel (they're out there). If not that, you could at least try putting a bigger tire in the back.