quick question
08-04-11 | 06:30 PM
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quick question
i do not know to much about bike but i am having problems with my 27 inch, 700 road bike, i was wondering if a 26 inch coaster brake rims would fit on the bike and if i would just buy a new chain? i do not care if the bike would look weird, just if it would work?
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08-04-11 | 06:40 PM
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter
Odds are a coaster brake wheel won't fit the frame correctly. Coaster brake bikes usually have shorter rear axles (measured across the locknuts). Your frame, made for a derailleur system will likely be to wide.
It doesn't mean you can't, but that it's more complicated than simply using a stock wheel.
Maybe if you told us more of your problems, folks could give more specific advice.
It doesn't mean you can't, but that it's more complicated than simply using a stock wheel.
Maybe if you told us more of your problems, folks could give more specific advice.
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