Re: [CR]27" to 700c

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From: "Tromper" <growfmonster@comcast.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]27" to 700c
Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 18:59:26 +0000


"Why not just
> have a new hub built into the present rim when the helicomatic dies? "

Tire selection is also a consideration. I may just rebuild the wheel, but all things told I think I'd be better switching unless there's more to it then brake adjustment.

JT


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> Tromper wrote:

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\r?\n> > Howdy folks, I have a Trek 500 (84) with the wonderful Malliard

\r?\n> > Heliomatic. Since it will fail and they're tough to get parts for

\r?\n> > upgrading is inevitable. How tough is it to swap over to 700c

\r?\n> > wheels?? I realize I'll need to do something with the brakes, whether

\r?\n> > it's a simple adjustment or a replacement, we'll see. Are there any

\r?\n> > other things I need to consider? Thanks for your time

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\r?\n> You'll have to lower your brake pads about 4mm to reach the 700c rim.

\r?\n> Depending on the calipers this may or may not be possible. Why not just

\r?\n> have a new hub built into the present rim when the helicomatic dies?

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\r?\n> -John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)

\r?\n> Appleton WI USA