700c wheels on a bike that had 650c

Posted on Wed 10th, February 2010

• #1

Crumb

is this a stupid question
(and theres a thread of this in the reverse, but i still dont quite understand)
but im gonna get an old ralaigh frame, which originally had 650c wheels, and all the old parts
and im just wondering if i can put 700c wheels on it
and whill i be able to convert most of the same things from another (new ish) bike???
ill update with measurements when i get them
• #2

roadwarrior

Seems unlikely that an old raleigh frame would have had 650c wheels, more likely old 26'x 1 3/8 road wheels. If this is the case you'll struggle to put 700c wheels in it, there probably won't be the clearance. The same would go for 650c's. What I would suggest is borrow a 700c wheel of someone (or go to an LBS) and double check.
• #3

deleted

if it is an old raleigh frame it might have 26tpi bb and headset, and thus, might as well throw it out as finding fitting parts will be a headache.
• #4

Crumb

thanks, it was a longshot, only the frame is just nice, and for only £30
ill try find a newer one, thanks

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