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I've got a beautiful Alves 26" drop barred single speed mountain bike that I keep eying up for a possible conversion to 700c wheels using centre pull brakes.
700s fit with clearence for easily up to 35mm tyres on 21mm wide rims. Both fork and rear bridge are drilled with a brake drop of roughly 55mm so it looks to the untrained eye that Dia Compe 610 centre pull brakes will fit and function. I've never used centre pull brakes before so I'd like to hear people's experiences with them.
I love the bike and it's a real joy to ride. Typical use is 75% on the road with the rest being gravel and tow path type terrain.
So the big questions are; is it worth the time, hassle and expense or should I ignore my temptation to tinker and just continue to ride it and enjoy it the way God intended? Will I notice any real difference between the 26x1.75 combination fitted now and the possible 700x35?
Thanks in advance.
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