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Old 03-12-20, 06:29 PM
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Unless your bike has disc brakes, the brake reach difference from the 26" (ISO 559) rims to 27.5" (ISO 584) rims is 12.5 mm (~1/2") and will probably be beyond your brake caliper's adjustability. Also will the fork and rear triangle accept the larger wheels and tires without rubbing?
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