Help wanted - 700c wheels on a 26er canti frame?

[saladodger]

Is anybody aware of a solution to aligning v brakes on a 26" frame with the rim of a 700c? Googled a couple of solutions but all appears dated and can't believe there isnt a more readily available fix.

Cheers.

 

[mullinino]

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Liked this-

http://handymannybiking.blogspot.co.uk/ ... rsion.html

 

[Mike Muz]

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Don't try this at home ! :facepalm:

 

[wassertreter]

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Chances are, Paul Moto brakes will work.
Alternatively, in particular with a steel frame/fork, you might be able to drill a hole for caliper brakes.

 

[BerthaPog]

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Mavic used to make a converter - it looked like a classic canti/v horseshoe shaped brake booster, but can't find any available using the google/ebay.

Looks like Xtra cycles make something similar, but a quick googling only show's them available in the US:

http://www.biketrailershop.com/xtracycl ... -1600.html

These people look like they might be in the UK (prices in GBP) but listed as out of stock, and can only contact them via email:

http://practicalcycles.co.uk/products/1 ... aptor.aspx

 

[secret_squirrel]

Go disk? Maybe less hassle in the long run - though a tad expensive. Plenty of retro forks with disc tabs, hope torsion arm no 3 caliper kit for the back.

 

[aguycalled80]

I used the Mavic adapters on my commuter bike years ago - best thing ever. I put a hybrid fork on the front so I only needed one. I still have two sets, and a Redline CX fork, I just need the right frame.

If you're willing to go wading into eBay listings, there are a couple different v-brakes with what should be enough room to adjust the pads to fit a 700c wheel.

Like this;

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/281149772256?var ... 1423.l2649