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05-16-20, 09:42 AM
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TDS has a valid point. AFAIK, 27.5 wheels are only 1" larger than 26" wheels. Just use a 26" rear and you'll lower the back of the bike 1/2", probably no big deal. You could make it up with a little bigger tire if necessary. How is this for a mismatch that my daughter loves? Needed to put a different front fork on the bike because the original didn't heav a front brake.
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05-16-20, 11:41 AM
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No big deal,...I've made worse mistakes. 
I was thinking about bigger, fatter tires to compensate for a smaller wheel. The OP would get a more cushy ride that way. As long as the frame can handle the extra width, I'd say GO FOR IT!
PS: I luv the way the ebike came out.
TDS has a valid point. AFAIK, 27.5 wheels are only 1" larger than 26" wheels. Just use a 26" rear and you'll lower the back of the bike 1/2", probably no big deal. You could make it up with a little bigger tire if necessary. How is this for a mismatch that my daughter loves? Needed to put a different front fork on the bike because the original didn't heav a front brake.
PS: I luv the way the ebike came out.
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