Tromper wrote:
> Howdy folks, I have a Trek 500 (84) with the wonderful Malliard
> Heliomatic. Since it will fail and they're tough to get parts for
> upgrading is inevitable. How tough is it to swap over to 700c
> wheels?? I realize I'll need to do something with the brakes, whether
> it's a simple adjustment or a replacement, we'll see. Are there any
> other things I need to consider? Thanks for your time
You'll have to lower your brake pads about 4mm to reach the 700c rim. Depending on the calipers this may or may not be possible. Why not just have a new hub built into the present rim when the helicomatic dies?
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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA