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Old 05-19-06 | 01:37 PM
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i am converting an older nishiki that had 27 x 1/4 wheels on it. do you all see any problem with getting some new 700c wheels for it? thanks!
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Old 05-19-06 | 01:39 PM
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no but your brakes may not reach.
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Old 05-19-06 | 01:40 PM
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Just brake reach. 700c is slightly smaller. Like 4mm in radius.
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Old 05-19-06 | 01:40 PM
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it will lower your bottom bracket about 4mm and if you have brakes your brake pads with need to move down about 4mm to accomodate.
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Old 05-19-06 | 01:42 PM
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excellent i assumed that would be only problem. thanks!
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