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New build but need advice and opinions
I am trying to build up a fixed gear for my lady, she's been riding a single speed for awhile already and she's ready to go fixed. But I am a under a certain budget and I don't want to go over too much...she's currently running 27" and I was wondering if I should get a new 700c set or if I should get a set of hubs and lace it to the 27". She still rides brakes and such, then I will need to get new brake set if I were to go 700c. Although some of the parts I already have but I'm still wondering if it's a good idea to go 700c.
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The main advantage of going from 27" to 700c is that you will have a much larger selection of rims and tires. As long as you have at least 4mm of downward brake block adjustment on your calipers, then you won't need new ones.
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Add up the cost
If you go with 700c:
Wheelset-$150+
Front Brake Caliper(longreach)- $15+
Total Cost- at least $150-might be more like $200
If you go with the 27:
Flipflop rear Hub-$40
Spokes-$30
Cog and lockring-$20
Tension and truing after you build the wheel- $20
Total $110
So there you go
If you go with 700c:
Wheelset-$150+
Front Brake Caliper(longreach)- $15+
Total Cost- at least $150-might be more like $200
If you go with the 27:
Flipflop rear Hub-$40
Spokes-$30
Cog and lockring-$20
Tension and truing after you build the wheel- $20
Total $110
So there you go
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Alex DA 22 laced onto a Formula hub. I feel like I've got a good deal. Just going to use some of my old stuff for her front wheel.
Add up the cost
If you go with 700c:
Wheelset-$150+
Front Brake Caliper(longreach)- $15+
Total Cost- at least $150-might be more like $200
If you go with the 27:
Flipflop rear Hub-$40
Spokes-$30
Cog and lockring-$20
Tension and truing after you build the wheel- $20
Total $110
So there you go
If you go with 700c:
Wheelset-$150+
Front Brake Caliper(longreach)- $15+
Total Cost- at least $150-might be more like $200
If you go with the 27:
Flipflop rear Hub-$40
Spokes-$30
Cog and lockring-$20
Tension and truing after you build the wheel- $20
Total $110
So there you go
Thank you for you guy's input, greatly appreciated, time to get dirty! My favourite part of all!
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