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Could you put 26" wheel set into a 650b frame?

tobiasgarrudtobiasgarrud Posts: 18
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Just bung em in for the lulz and old school vibe?


Has anyone tried it?
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  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,809
    Not tried it, but yes of course you can (assuming it’s a disc brake), you’ll have a BB circa 1/2” lower is all.
    Current steed - Whyte T129, 2013 frame, mongrel Revelations, Giant dropper, Stans S1 wheelset. 12, Magura Trail Sport brakes, 1x11. 12.8Kg
  • steve_sordysteve_sordy Posts: 2,420
    Wheels are part of your gearing from pedal to road, and because the wheel diameter is now slightly smaller, you will have a slightly reduced top speed, but you will get there quicker! :)
  • tobiasgarrudtobiasgarrud Posts: 18
    Perhaps 26" wheel but with a big fat tyre on it? (if it'd clear the frame).
    Just an idle thought, i do kinda think it'd be cool though.
    There's always someone having a worse day than you.
    Usually it's me.
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