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12-06-14 | 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by OrbeaSorbet

So recently I picked up a Velovie Vitesse 500 for very cheap. the thing is its a factory defect, so only a 650c can fit on the rear. Its a 51cm but fits more closer to a 55cm.

I'm curious if I can put a 700c fork on the front, and still use a 650c wheelset just fine?

Am I going to have horrible toe overlap? what other complications am I getting myself into?...

Odds are you can get away with the 700s fork. Handling will be different, but it's impossible to predict if it's be different enough to be a problem.

However, the biggest issue will be brake reach if you use 650 wheel in a 700c fork.

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