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04-19-12, 02:05 PM
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Building Bikes!
Hey guys i'm looking to build up a flip flop 700cc paired with a front 650cc bike on a bianchi pista frame. obviously the fork is built for a 700cc so i would have to deal without a brake. i guess my question is how will it effect my riding, it's a horizontal top tube so will the smaller wheel drastically change the dynamic of the ride, will buying taller riser bars/taller stem make it so i don't notice it?
this all for aesthetic purposes of course
this all for aesthetic purposes of course
04-19-12, 05:20 PM
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Not a very good first post - but can we ask why you are wanting to do this? You mention for looks only, so I'm thinking your want the hot-rod look? I have seen bikes with the 650c in the back, but never the front.
04-19-12, 07:55 PM
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Do not watch this gif drunk. Holy **** it took me like 10 minutes to stop ouching every time she got hit.
04-25-12, 08:36 AM
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If you really want that 650cc wheel on the front AND want it to look good you should get a fork that fits 650cc wheels.
04-25-12, 10:47 AM
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For max effect, ditch the 650c and go for a 12" wheel and 110mm cranks.
04-25-12, 11:28 AM
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