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Old 03-10-12 | 02:33 AM
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Wheel size?

Hi

Ive started to build a fixie, but i have a few questions regarding wheel size.

If your frame supports a wheel size of 28'' will it work with 700c? Ive tried to look around for it, but different sites says different things..

Also i have a question about 3-4-5 spoke wheels. Whats the cheapest you can get? Im not really making a racing bike, i just want to costumize it to my liking Ive seen that you can get aerospokes for around $320.

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Old 03-10-12 | 02:39 AM
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When putting wheels on a fixie, the two important questions are spacing and brakes. 700c wheels will work on that frame BUT if you plan to run a brake you will probably run into some problems. Also, make sure whatever rear wheel you use has a spacing that matches that of the frame.
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Old 03-10-12 | 09:16 AM
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There's lots of subtle differences in bike frames that will affect your answer.

If you already have the frame, borrow a set of 700c wheels and trial fit them. Any issues with brake reach or just the look of the smaller wheels in the frame will be immediately appearant.
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Old 03-10-12 | 04:48 PM
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700c and 28 inch are often (but not always) the same size. A trial fit is really the way to go, even if you are using the 'other' 28 inch wheel, there is still a pretty good chance of it working out.
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Old 03-12-12 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Mcshiny
When putting wheels on a fixie, the two important questions are spacing and brakes. 700c wheels will work on that frame BUT if you plan to run a brake you will probably run into some problems. Also, make sure whatever rear wheel you use has a spacing that matches that of the frame.
Long reach brakes. Problem solved. If the rear wheel won't fit Cold set it.
Here's a link https://sheldonbrown.com/frame-spacing.html

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Old 03-12-12 | 10:20 PM
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Long reach brakes may not solve the problem, It depends on what reach brakes the frame was originally designed for, as well as the size tires used.

Also, cold setting should only be done with steel frames as aluminium ones are prone to breaking and are not nearly as strong once bent. The frame in Sheldon Brown's article is a steel frame.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Mcshiny
Long reach brakes may not solve the problem, It depends on what reach brakes the frame was originally designed for, as well as the size tires used.

Also, cold setting should only be done with steel frames as aluminium ones are prone to breaking and are not nearly as strong once bent. The frame in Sheldon Brown's article is a steel frame.
It either has center pull's or caliper's. If it has has calipers then any would work. If it has center pull's then long reach would be the answer. But I thought about what I said after I posted and your right. You can't cold set anything other than steel.
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