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I have a 2003 Trek 2000WSD frame, 51cm. It is nothing excpet the frame. It does not have a fork even.
If I get a normal fork for this frame could I put 700c wheels on it, or do I have to stick to 650s?
Please help. I am new to this and trying to get a decent bike on a college student budget.
Anybody? A simple yes or no is fine! More infor appriciated of course.
I've got a 1500 WSD, 51cm. It will NOT accept a 700c wheel. While the chainstays are long enough, the brake-mount bracket is welded too low for a 700c wheel. Also, the WSD design has a slightly lower-angle seat post, which reduces the clearance too. (nice 'cause it puts me a little behind the cranks which generates more power)
The front would require a new fork.
How tall are you? Inseam?
I'm 5'3" with long legs for my height (31-inch). I rode a men's 51cm Trek 1400 for 14 yrs, and finally gave in to a WSD with 650c wheels. Primarily because I wanted the shorter top tube. It feels like it fits me better than the 1400 did.
If you're close to my height, I'd say get you some 650c wheels on that baby and get rolling 🙂
Shannon
why would you want to go to 700c?
check out the other thread on 650c vs 700c for some good pros to the 650c wheels!
Mostly because they are hundreds cheaper and 1000X easier to get ahold of.
650's are around!
lots of tri-geeks use them as well as most wsd models are now in 650 size. not so hard to get a hold of. and they make basic, training 650 wheels too and they are not expensive, not any more expensive then 700
look around you'll see!
Yeah, we have been in 4 tri shops in the Austin Tx area, and they do have them, but they start at $300. I can get 700s for $50 each new. And I am a college student. I want something I can find used in any bike shop any day. The cheapest I have found is ebay where I can get them for $130 used. If you know any specific places then I would love to know!
Kakadu said:I want something I can find used in any bike shop any day.
But ask yourself how often you're going to need to find a new wheel on an emergency basis. In that last 20 years, I've had to replace one wheel (after my bike fell off a carrier going 70mph down the freeway).
I would think once you get the wheels, it isn't going to be a concern that you be able to walk in any bike shop any day and get a cheap 650c wheel. They don't make many cheap ones because it's generally the higher-quality bikes using them.
All the my local shops (southeastern Ohio) have 650 tubes and tires in stock at all times. I have no problems finding them. I'm not worried about the wheels since I don't see why I'll need to replace one on a moment's notice. But your circumstance may be different. Maybe you do.
Have you checked with a local Trek dealer? They may be able to get you OE wheels cheaper. Austin Bicycle Sport Shop is a good place with helpful staff. They carry Treks and can probably get you an OE wheelset.
After riding my 650s for a while now, I wouldn't trade them for 700s. What a huge difference it makes. I rode a Trek 1400 51cm "men's" 700C bike for 14 years. I recently got a Trek 1500 51cm WSD 650C bike. WOOO HOOO!!! It accelerates like a racer. And hills are a blast on this thing. I can do things on it I couldn't do on the 700C bike.
You're gonna love that WSD frame - assuming it's the right size for your frame.
Get you some 650s and enjoy.
Good luck,
Shannon
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