Thread: Suggestions for a good set of 700C touring wheels?
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Old 02-07-14, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by FrenchFit
I think your bottom bracket is going to be pretty low if you opt for 700c, and in my case I put longer cranks on that bike. I'd be striking. I bought a fresh 40h 27" rear wheel on eBay, it took a few weeks for it to pop up. Nice to have in storage. You might want to watch this thread as well: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-quot-Wheelset
Tires can reduce that difference if the frame can take them. Some 700x35mm tires are pretty tall and not too far from 27'x1 1/8" tires.
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