27" wheelsets

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where can I get 27" x 1 1/4 wheelsets brakes are too short to go to 700c
rims

Dropbolts.

XYZ said:

where can I get 27" x 1 1/4 wheelsets brakes are too short to go to 700c
rims

We built them. Use Velocity twin hollow rims, any hub you wish-

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nashbar with velocity
i see your waiting for me on this- i changed the 27" front to a 700c
yesterday (tire failure, front to back back to garage) and planned to
commute on untill the weekend without a front brake butbubtut the right
27" centerpull arm is more than long enough, the left just long enough
with enough metal at the arms bottom to round file out to a useable
depth for the 700c!!!
morel-put the 700c on and see what
if not consider an aluminum plate 1 1/2"x3/16th's to drop the mounting
hole, mounting plate to forks with a #440 or # 6 bolt

XYZ said:

where can I get 27" x 1 1/4 wheelsets brakes are too short to go to 700c
rims

AFAIK the best 27" rims currently made are Sun CR-18's and Sun M13II's,
and then there are some cheaper single wall ones. CR-18's are
heavy-duty-ish touring/XC, M13II's are midweight road/light-ish
touring. Shops can order you or build you wheels with these. Handbuilt
is of course much, much better.

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where can I get 27" x 1 1/4 wheelsets brakes are too short to go to 700c
rims

My basement.

XYZ said:

where can I get 27" x 1 1/4 wheelsets?

Most any LBS.

Art Harris

XYZ said:

where can I get 27" x 1 1/4 wheelsets brakes are too short to go to 700c
rims

Any competent LBS which commonly services bicycles will have
a range of qualities/prices on the rack or can build as you
require.

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Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

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jtaylor said:

Dropbolts.

True, but new wheels are cheaper.

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

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where can I get 27" x 1 1/4 wheelsets brakes are too short to go to 700c
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jtaylor said:

Dropbolts.

True, but new wheels are cheaper.

Not if you make your own (dropbolts, that is).

One of the big reasons to switch to 700c is tire selection.

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if not consider an aluminum plate 1 1/2"x3/16th's to drop the mounting
hole, mounting plate to forks with a #440 or # 6 bolt

A drop bolt is a mission-critical component, loaded heavily and
cyclically. Are you sure this choice of materials is adequate to the
task, long term?

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> where can I get 27" x 1 1/4 wheelsets brakes are too short to go to 700c
> rims

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

new wheels are cheaper.

Not if you make your own (dropbolts, that is).

Drop bolts are mission-critical components, loaded heavily and
cyclically. A home made one might not be such a good idea, unless you
really know what you are doing.

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One of the big reasons to switch to 700c is tire selection.

The 700c selection of SENSIBLE tires is getting depressing anyway. 27"
have somehow seen a sort of renaissance: you can get reasonably good
ones from Continental (Ultra-Gatorskin and Top Touring), IRC (Road
Winner), Panaracer (Pasela). Don't forget good old Kenda and Cheng
Shin, and one heavy duty Michelin. Even Vittoria has introduced one or
two models.
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XYZ said:

where can I get 27" x 1 1/4 wheelsets brakes are too short to go to 700c
rims

I've got a set that I purchased off of eBay for a frame I had lying
around. Guess I should have test fit a set of 700c wheels first - the
27" were too big. Anyway, if you want 'em, they're yours for 20 bones
plus actual shipping (what I paid for 'em) from SLC, Utah.
Buyer beware - these ain't pretty, they ain't light, but they'd work
for a winter bike, a single speed conversion, etc. Oh, and they come
with new tubes/tires.

e-mail me if you're interested (syjenkinsatgmaildotcom)

SYJ

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Peter Cole said:

A Muzi said:

> "XYZ" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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>> where can I get 27" x 1 1/4 wheelsets brakes are too short to go to 700c
>> rims

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

new wheels are cheaper.

Not if you make your own (dropbolts, that is).

Drop bolts are mission-critical components, loaded heavily and
cyclically. A home made one might not be such a good idea, unless you
really know what you are doing.

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One of the big reasons to switch to 700c is tire selection.

The 700c selection of SENSIBLE tires is getting depressing anyway. 27"
have somehow seen a sort of renaissance: you can get reasonably good
ones from Continental (Ultra-Gatorskin and Top Touring), IRC (Road
Winner), Panaracer (Pasela). Don't forget good old Kenda and Cheng
Shin, and one heavy duty Michelin. Even Vittoria has introduced one or
two models.

Since we are counting,
Serfas STK-27.5 - 27" x 1.25" Wire Bead.
15 US$, MSRP. They ride very well. Slick tread except for
the `?' shaped carvings on the edges.

<http://www.serfas.com/tires/STK-27.shtml>

--
Michael Press

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Peter Cole said:

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>>where can I get 27" x 1 1/4 wheelsets brakes are too short to go to 700c
>>rims

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

new wheels are cheaper.

Not if you make your own (dropbolts, that is).

Drop bolts are mission-critical components, loaded heavily and
cyclically. A home made one might not be such a good idea, unless you
really know what you are doing.

Sure, and you can say the same thing about riveting a chain or even
adjusting a derailer.

The only choice in home made dropbolts is the grade of the bolts and the
size of the stock, average hardware store materials are more than
adequate.

Peter Cole said:

41 said:

Peter Cole said:

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>>"XYZ" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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>>>where can I get 27" x 1 1/4 wheelsets brakes are too short to go to 700c
>>>rims

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>new wheels are cheaper.
>

Not if you make your own (dropbolts, that is).

Drop bolts are mission-critical components, loaded heavily and
cyclically. A home made one might not be such a g ood idea, unless you
really know what you are doing.

Sure, and you can say the same thing about riveting a chain or even
adjusting a derailer.

You can say it, but that doesn't mean it will be correct. To be
correct, you would have to be talking about home-brew drop-rivet
fasteners made of aluminum sheet stock, of various sizes, or home-brew
ideas about what consitutes proper derailleur adjustment, without
following manufacturer specs. Do you know what the loads on the drop
bolt are, and how your choice of home-brew materials and methods are up
to spec to handle them? What is that spec?