putting smaller wheels on this specific bike...possible?
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putting smaller wheels on this specific bike...possible?
Hi,
I'm trying to lower my schwinn Willy black 7 speed by 2 inches. Current specs are 700c wheels and i'd like to replace these with 26 inch ones. I'd be fully prepared to buy new rims, shorter cranks, parts, etc if necessary
heres a picture :
https://99bikes.com.au/sites/99bikes....s/S11WIL7S.jpg
thanks in advance
I'm trying to lower my schwinn Willy black 7 speed by 2 inches. Current specs are 700c wheels and i'd like to replace these with 26 inch ones. I'd be fully prepared to buy new rims, shorter cranks, parts, etc if necessary
heres a picture :
https://99bikes.com.au/sites/99bikes....s/S11WIL7S.jpg
thanks in advance
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To lower your bike by 2", you'll need to reduce the wheel diameter by 4" -- even converting to 26"/559mm rims and using the skinniest tires available won't do that unless you were using big 700C tires before.
So, let's hear why you need/want to do this.
So, let's hear why you need/want to do this.
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Coaster brake, drum brakes, disc brakes if you have money to burn.......be prepared to build your wheels.
+1 on probably not worth the cost, trouble, and differences in handling incurred.
+1 on probably not worth the cost, trouble, and differences in handling incurred.
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Plus you would ground the pedal if you leaned even a little bit while pedalling, unless you also went to shorter cranks.