I hate to contradict you Martin, but I think the difference in diameter is more then that. If you try installing 700c wheels on a bike set up for 27" the brake pads will be bearing almost entirely on the sidewall of the tire. I think that you need to be able to lower the pads about 10 mm. Jamie Swan - Northport, N.Y.
Martin Needleman wrote:
> No biggie. Just rebuild your wheels with 700c rims. The brake pads will
> have to be lowered about 4mm - the thickness of two spokes.
> Martin Needleman
> Annapolis, MD
>
> b.b.simon@att.net wrote:
> >
> > good day,
> > i have a question on my atala with 5 speed freewheel and 27 1-1/4" wheels and
> > that is can i convert to 700c wheels? how is this done? thanks,
> > burl simon in warm and sunny los angeles