questions about changing out wheel sizes?
06-30-08, 09:10 PM
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questions about changing out wheel sizes?
I have some mountain bikes that I want to commuterize...
I have a bunch of 700c x 32 inner tubes. Can I use these + rims + tires to change out the ones on the mountain bikes that use 24 x 2.10, 24 x 1.95, 26 x 1.95, 26 x 2.10? Are they compatible?
If not, what bike frame tire sizes are compatible w/ 700 x 32?
I have a bunch of 700c x 32 inner tubes. Can I use these + rims + tires to change out the ones on the mountain bikes that use 24 x 2.10, 24 x 1.95, 26 x 1.95, 26 x 2.10? Are they compatible?
If not, what bike frame tire sizes are compatible w/ 700 x 32?
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Sticking a 700C wheel in a frame meant for 26" is often doable(particularly for XC frames) but unless you're running disc brakes there is some tinkering involved to get working brakes. Mavic sell a rim brake adapter for that very purpose. The bike will ride a bit higher, which can be awkward for a small rider on a borderline too large frame.
For a 24" frame all bets are off, and particularly brakes would be an interesting challenge unless you're running discs.
Running a x 32 tube in a 1.95-2.10 tire is so-so. A tire will expand more than that before bursting if inflated in the open, so there's definitely a chance that it'll work, after a fashion. But it is a significant stretch, so it's not something that I'd recommend. In your case though I belive that the difference in wheel circumference is a bigger problem than the difference in tube dia.
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Originally Posted by ablang
If not, what bike frame tire sizes are compatible w/ 700 x 32?
07-02-08, 12:47 PM
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Mavic sell a rim brake adapter for that very purpose.
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you find this:https://www.speedgoat.com/product.asp...t=26&brand=155 pretty high in the list.
