700C's on a MTB?
08-04-04, 01:39 PM
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Stupid question, probably. Attached is a picture of my bike. Late 80's Rock Hopper. Its got PLENTY of clearance for bigger wheels. I'm thinking about getting a pair of 700C wheels/tires and try it out. I know that brakes will be the only problem. Is it possible to space the brakes upward, or do something else? I am willing to experiment a bit.
Has anyone ever done this? Would I need to go to a frame builder and have the frame modified for new brakes?
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EDIT: After look at the bike I realize that the front brake might be *really* easy to work with, but the rear will not be, for sure. Is it unreasonable to run only a front brake? I'd be willing to run a coaster brake geared hub in the back.
Has anyone ever done this? Would I need to go to a frame builder and have the frame modified for new brakes?
Thanks
EDIT: After look at the bike I realize that the front brake might be *really* easy to work with, but the rear will not be, for sure. Is it unreasonable to run only a front brake? I'd be willing to run a coaster brake geared hub in the back.
08-04-04, 01:43 PM
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If it was a disc bike I'd say get a set of Mavic Speed City wheels, but since you don't have that option you're in for a load of fun. Best bet is to contact a frame builder and get his / her advice
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Paul's Motolite brakes will allow you to run 700c's, but I dont know how well they will work on a chainstay application, if they will work at all. Not to mention they are a cantilever brake (albeit the best one probably) that costs as much as a disc brake system.
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You may be able to use a long arm caliper brake if your bike has a brake bridge.
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Thanks Raiyn, Seely, and DieselDan for the good suggestions.
Maybe I should make my next purchase I a bike MADE for fully rigid and 700C's, and all steel frame. Hmmm....
Maybe I should make my next purchase I a bike MADE for fully rigid and 700C's, and all steel frame. Hmmm....
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Originally Posted by rykoala
Thanks Raiyn, Seely, and DieselDan for the good suggestions.
Maybe I should make my next purchase I a bike MADE for fully rigid and 700C's, and all steel frame. Hmmm....
Maybe I should make my next purchase I a bike MADE for fully rigid and 700C's, and all steel frame. Hmmm....
sure that you can for less money than a new bike. I don't
hesitate to change a bike I really like and am familar with.
The wheels are mearly a component of the whole bike .......
not the whole bike. In other words....Don't buy the whole
elephant if all you want is elephant steaks.
