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Different Size Wheels

Old 09-03-10 | 06:41 PM
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Different Size Wheels

Ok,

I just put on my new 700c wheel. The valves I had only worked on one of the new wheels, damn deep v's....

My question is:

Can I run a 700c rear wheel and a 27inch front wheel at the same time? I just want to be able to ride it around tonight for a little bit and will get a new tube tomorrow.
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Old 09-03-10 | 06:55 PM
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If it fits in your fork, yeah sure. Alot of people ride 650c's on the front, so riding with diff size wheels isnt that big of a deal.
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Old 09-03-10 | 06:56 PM
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if youre really that eager to ride your 'sweet fixie' be my guest. use the search function. all your posts have been in your own threads, reduce clutter.
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Old 09-03-10 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by xkillemallx16
if youre really that eager to ride your 'sweet fixie' be my guest. use the search function. all your posts have been in your own threads, reduce clutter.
Its a single speed, not fixie!

and I did quite a few searches on this topic and nothing came up.

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Old 09-03-10 | 07:10 PM
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Are you running 2 brakes, machined sidewalls?
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Old 09-03-10 | 07:22 PM
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You could drill them out for Schrader valves. I don't like Prestas. They tend to stick when I least want them to.
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Old 09-03-10 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by xkillemallx16
Are you running 2 brakes, machined sidewalls?
Yeah, two brakes on MSW
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