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From: dave@zinfandel.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: 700C wheel - (nf)
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Date: Wed, 6-Jun-84 04:18:23 EDT
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zinfandel!dave    Jun  4 09:36:00 1984

Well, maybe.  The wheel itself will physically fit (700C is slightly
smaller than 27").  The problem is the brake reach.  

Brakes usually are specified as 'short reach' (short caliper arm length),
 'normal reach' (medium caliper arm length), or 'long reach' (long caliper
arm length).  Obviously, if you put on a smaller diameter wheel, the brakes
have to be able to reach down a little further to contact the rim.  The ends
of the caliper arms are slotted at the attachment point for the brake pads,
so if you're lucky, you'll be able to move the pads down a bit.  If not,
you would have to replace the brake calipers with some longer reach ones.

Of course, I am assuming that you are keeping the rear hub spacing the
same....


Dave Funk
Zehntel, Inc.
2625 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA  92598
(415) 932-6900 x309

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