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  • 26" wheel on the front of my son's 24" bike. Will he die?
  • peabrain
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    Just started building up a 26″ bike for my son. It is going to take a bit longer than I hoped…

    I have bought some lovely 26″ forks for the new build. The 24″ ones are kaput so i was thinking I could put the 26″ forks on the 24″ bike until I finish the new build. However the 24″ wheel is not quick release.

    Would it be ok to put the 26″ wheel on the front, or is it a stupid idea? Plan D would be to just let him ride with broken forks until I finish the 26″ bike

    Posted 9 years ago
    theprof
    Free Member

    Assuming disc brakes it should be fine – doesn’t that make it a 64er?

    Posted 9 years ago
    peabrain
    Free Member

    Thank you. I think I will go for it, then see what he thinks when he rides it 😀

    Posted 9 years ago
    theprof
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    Some early MTBs had exactly that setup, the smaller back wheel giving a lower gear for climbing – Cannondale I think.

    Posted 9 years ago
    shermer75
    Free Member

    Specialized P1[img]http://static.specialized.com/media/2005/bikes/05P1_Blk_l.jpg[/img]

    Posted 9 years ago
    peabrain
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    I’m convinced 😀

    I’ll swap it over next week and report back…

    Posted 9 years ago
    mamadirt
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    It’ll be fine. I’ve done it a few times – like a 69er for tiny folk.

    Posted 9 years ago
    br
    Free Member

    You’ll be fine, just make sure you re-align the saddle etc due to the higher front end.

    Obviously checking (with the fork unpressurised) that the front tyre doesn’t hit the frame – it shouldn’t, but best to check.

    Posted 9 years ago
    thegreatape
    Free Member

    Just like an XS Liteville

    Posted 9 years ago
    antigee
    Full Member

    smallest antigee had one like that for a while – it was fine

    Posted 9 years ago
    kevj
    Free Member

    I did (sort of) the opposite. Bought my son a Kona fire mountain with 26″ wheels. He is only ten, so refitted the bike with 24″ wheels with the view to swap back as he grows. Bike looks fantastic and is perfect for him.

    Posted 9 years ago
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