quick wheel question
02-21-06, 08:55 PM
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quick wheel question
i have a mountain bike with 26inch wheels. The rear wheel is bent, im going to replace it but i cant afford it at this moment. I have a wheel that is a bit smaller, if i put that wheel on, what will be the pro's and con's, and will this hurt anything?
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PS. this is only temporary(like a week or 2)
TIA
PS. this is only temporary(like a week or 2)
02-21-06, 08:57 PM
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brakes won't line up with the rim
02-21-06, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by vw addict
brakes won't line up with the rim
02-21-06, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by russiankdi
but will it work temporarly? i have front brakes to use,lol
02-21-06, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by vw addict
um it'll work, depending on what you consider "working". Also you gotta worry about a difference in the number of gears in the rear.
thanks again
02-21-06, 09:42 PM
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The rear hub spacing may not be the same, the other wheel may damage your frame.
The rear of the bike will be lower, making the head/seat angle slacker and the BB lower, which will make striking a pedal on the ground more likely in a turn.
As said, no rear brakes..... the whole idea sounds mighty risky, maybe a good crash will knock some common sense into you.
The rear of the bike will be lower, making the head/seat angle slacker and the BB lower, which will make striking a pedal on the ground more likely in a turn.
As said, no rear brakes..... the whole idea sounds mighty risky, maybe a good crash will knock some common sense into you.
02-22-06, 08:24 PM
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im suprised no ones asked, but how bent is it, you would be suprised what can be salvaged. Do you have any pictures?
