I certainly did switch them out. I tried everything and asked my buddies working at shops if they had any thoughts. In the end, it just... wouldn't... work. Now, that was a Nishiki Cresta GT and not a Kodiak so the spacing may be a touch better but they are very similar bicycles. Still, if someone is going to offer up a pair to try out (I'm looking at you m0thra), then by all means give them a go, but if they don't fit, the Planet X will and they won't be too out of place.