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01-12-06 | 01:15 AM

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vobopl

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From: Cracow, Poland

Bikes: unknown make TT bike, fixed; Romet Sport, gone; titanium Pinarello gone;Colnago with Campy C-Record/Super Record,on it's way; Funny Gianni Motta; Buehler track, Polrad track chrome; titanium MTB on 28'', fixed; Tri Wheeler, fixed

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Originally Posted by redcurrycelt

So my questions are thus: can one replace a front fork with one of a different tire diameter (650c to 700c) without throwing geometry and handling totally out of whack? Would I be better off simply sourcing a new 650c clincher front wheel? Are there tubulars out there that aren't too pricey that can be counted on for flat resistance (within reason), or are they all a little milquetoast?

Bummer, really, I love the feel of that front wheel.. The fork is really sweet, too.

Oh yes, and who has really good prices on tubulars, in case I decide to stay the course?

Thanks,
rcc

If only there was a viable method to swap wheels over the pond

. I would love to get your Mavic/ Ambrosio wheel for equally good and light Mavic Open 4CD(rim)/Campy C-record(hub) 650c clincher.

That way I could restore my Gianni Motta TT funny bike to its original state.