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[Closed] Replacing 26" wheels with 700c

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I understand the clearances in the frame should be fine. Will the V-brakes still work?


 
Posted : 01/08/2010 9:46 pm
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depends on the length and adjustment of the v brake arms i think


 
Posted : 01/08/2010 9:48 pm
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unlikely 26 =559mm 700c =622mm there is over an inch increase in size to find so I dont think the v brake slot will be that long


 
Posted : 01/08/2010 9:53 pm
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I've seen it mentioned on here before with an on-one frame.


 
Posted : 01/08/2010 9:56 pm
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I'd like to retaint he V's, or even go for Canti's. I have mudguard mounts so suppose I could even go with calipers 😆


 
Posted : 01/08/2010 10:00 pm
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Is this a wind up?

Discs needed.


 
Posted : 01/08/2010 10:04 pm
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Mavic do a plate which effectively moves the canti bosses. SJS sell it, I'll see if I can find it. It's not cheap.


 
Posted : 01/08/2010 10:07 pm
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you can get new braze ons for 50 quid


 
Posted : 01/08/2010 10:13 pm
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I converted a 26" frame to take 700c wheels last week using the Mavic caliper adjuster on the back and 700c forks on the front. V brakes do not have sufficient adjustment to 'reach' 700c rims. You could use the Mavic front and back but they are not particularly light and at £50 for the pair, not cheap either.

EDIT - [url= http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/mavic-26-700c-brake-caliper-adjusters-anyone-used-them ]Link to thread re Mavics[/url]


 
Posted : 01/08/2010 10:23 pm