Looking at getting a Pompetamine Versa on C2W
gb155
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It ticks all the boxes but I do have one question
IT will be used for winter, canal commuting,
As it has disk brakes , if the going gets rough , can I swap the wheels for 26" ones ( SS) with disk's ???
IT will be used for winter, canal commuting,
As it has disk brakes , if the going gets rough , can I swap the wheels for 26" ones ( SS) with disk's ???
On a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
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December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.
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TBH I've just always assume 26 = STRONGER than 700cOn a Mission to lose 20 stone..Get My Life Back
December 2007 - 39 Stone 05 Lbs
July 2011 - 13 Stone 12 Lbs - Cycled 17851 Miles
http://39stonecyclist.com
Now the hard work starts.0 -
gb155 wrote:TBH I've just always assume 26 = STRONGER than 700c
Like for like yes, but 700c/29er wheels should be fine.0 -
Std 700c wheels are plenty strong enough for off-road riding. I ride my 32 spoke 700c light touring bike over tracks and trails, inc the South Downs Way.
26" will put you lower, esp your bottom bracket, so your pedals will catch on rocks.0 -
There is a customisation option on the Pompetamine Versa for 36 spoke wheels so you could get these instead of 32 spokes if you want the wheels to be more robust.
The customisation options on the On-One website seem to change frequently (probably depending what they have in stock) so there may not always be this option.0 -
Won't 26in wheels with fat tyres be *roughly* the same size as 700c with skinnier slicks?
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