Old 07-17-14 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by egranlund
I wonder if the 26" one would fit on a 27" wheel. Since the meter is counting wheel revolutions, it would just be a matter of getting it to fit properly on your frame.
The only problem being; the 26" odometer would measure around 66.641 revolutions as a mile, while one made for a 27" wheel measures about 62.247 revolutions per mile.

I'd end up with more miles indicated, than traveled; the difference being about 3.7%, if my calculations are correct?
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