Originally Posted by
jonathanf2
On a side note I also have a set of 26" MTB disc wheels I was thinking that I could throw the old cassette on and use for rockier terrain. I was thinking it might be a cost effective way to get a second wheel set. Any issues I might find running 26" wheels on a 700c bike?
Are the hubs compatible with your current bike's dropouts? Meaning, same dimensions and mounting system. As for rockier terrain, are you looking for something that rolls easier over the rough stuff? I recommend you do some research into 650b vs 700c comapros.....my takeaways (as a guy who rolls on 700c rims) is that 700c spins up slower, and requires more effort to climb, BUT it handles the rough imperfections of a trail/road better than 650b (meaning less deflection) which means it handles the rough much better than 26". That said, if you can mount them, go ride them and see how they compare.