Originally Posted by
metaljim
27" is also a bit bigger than 700c. that's 630mm versus 622mm. 1 1/8" is also about 3.2mm different than 1".
weren't messenger frames cut for 700c wheels anyway? running a 27" wheel will change your clearances for sure.
yeah. messengers come with 700x23 tires. i tried my old roadie rims on it a long time ago but they didnt fit. nao with the skinnier/shorter tires, they work