You can get a cheap 26" front wheels quite easily on ebay. I reckon that would be cheaper than shelling out for a 700c wheel plus fork. Try it out, then swap if you don't like it. Is the 26" fork drilled for a front brake?
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You can get a cheap 26" front wheels quite easily on ebay. I reckon that would be cheaper than shelling out for a 700c wheel plus fork. Try it out, then swap if you don't like it. Is the 26" fork drilled for a front brake?