Wheel size?
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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.
Thanks!
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. Thanks!
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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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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.
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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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.
Here's a link https://sheldonbrown.com/frame-spacing.html
Last edited by KtownScott; 03-12-12 at 09:22 PM. Reason: Added more info
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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.
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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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.
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.





