Hi all,
I want to put new wheels on my bike. But the standard it uses is 27.25 inch. How simple is it to put on 700c wheels. I did the math and 700c is about 27.55 inches. But when I put in an extra 700c wheel I had, the brake pads would not reach the rim (half the pad was on the rim the other half was on the tire). The bike I am working on is a Peugeot Supper Sport from early 80's. I have two questions:
1) Why did the pads not reach? I know I can get long reach brakes to solve the problem but I still think they should of reached the rim.
2) Are my assumptions good? I am assuming 700c means that the wheel diameter is 700mm or 70cm.
Thank you very much
Pete
I want to put new wheels on my bike. But the standard it uses is 27.25 inch. How simple is it to put on 700c wheels. I did the math and 700c is about 27.55 inches. But when I put in an extra 700c wheel I had, the brake pads would not reach the rim (half the pad was on the rim the other half was on the tire). The bike I am working on is a Peugeot Supper Sport from early 80's. I have two questions:
1) Why did the pads not reach? I know I can get long reach brakes to solve the problem but I still think they should of reached the rim.
2) Are my assumptions good? I am assuming 700c means that the wheel diameter is 700mm or 70cm.
Thank you very much
Pete