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Old 01-31-2012   #1
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26er to 650B conversion. V-brake question

Is it possible to convert a 26 HT frame without disc brake tabs to 650B?
If so what is needed for the V-brakes to work?
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Old 01-31-2012   #2
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If the bike has canti studs, you can use Paul Moto BMX brakes, they allow for enough adjustment that you could run 700c on a 26" frame, if you have the clearance for the tires...
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Avid Single Digit 5 brakes work for me on velocity/weinmann rims. The slots don't allow for quite enough adjustment to get the brake pads right in the center of the sidewall, but it's close enough and I get plenty of braking power. I am thinking about trying these --

New MTB Road Bike V Brake Front set Green | eBay

Anyone else run these brakes ?
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Avid Single Digit 5 brakes work for me on velocity/weinmann rims. The slots don't allow for quite enough adjustment to get the brake pads right in the center of the sidewall, but it's close enough and I get plenty of braking power. I am thinking about trying these --

New MTB Road Bike V Brake Front set Green | eBay

Anyone else run these brakes ?
The arms look to short to clear a usable MTB tire
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