Im using a 26" front wheel and 20" back wheel any suggestions?

StrontiumEthics · #1 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 10:42 PM

For my new build I am going to use a 26" front wheel, and a 20" rear wheel to archieve a "Chopper-Like" effect. Now, the part that really bothers me is; the frame is steel, and I am wondering if I use a 26" wheel in front and 20" in the back will it crack the frame while riding because the front is more elevated than the back? Originally it was this junk bike that I found and on rode, striped it and saved and refurbished the frame. Steel frames are strong so I dont know if putting a 20" wheel on the back would be much of a bad idea.

Here are some pictures of the Primed Frame. What do you think?

foureasy · #2 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 11:46 PM

you can run a beefier tire without having chain interference, it'll give you a little suspension

StrontiumEthics · #3 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 11:50 PM

Oh ok. Sounds good, but is this setup possible?

StrontiumEthics · #4 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 11:51 PM

Fat Tires will hinder my engine performance.

foureasy · #5 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 12:44 AM

what are you doing to the motor for performance?

foureasy · #6 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 12:46 AM

if you run a coaster brake you will have no problems.

Kevlarr · #7 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 12:53 AM

I can't see where running a 26" in the front and a 20" in the back would put any extra stress on the frame. Used to do that to old cruisers we'd find in the junk when I was a kid for the exact same reason.

You'll probably have to find a short crank though.

hiker472 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 01:00 AM

You shouldn't have any problems with the frame, and a 20 in rear wheel? Put a 34-36 tooth sprocket on that baby and you're gonna have better speeds that most of us.

If you put fenders on it though, you'll want beefier mounting brackets and uprights for it, but other than that, you're ready to fly!

drhofferber · #9 (**permalink**) 09-18-2009, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by StrontiumEthics

For my new build I am going to use a 26" front wheel, and a 20" rear wheel to archieve a "Chopper-Like" effect. Now, the part that really bothers me is; the frame is steel, and I am wondering if I use a 26" wheel in front and 20" in the back will it crack the frame while riding because the front is more elevated than the back? Originally it was this junk bike that I found and on rode, striped it and saved and refurbished the frame. Steel frames are strong so I dont know if putting a 20" wheel on the back would be much of a bad idea.

Here are some pictures of the Primed Frame. What do you think?

what color was the bike...thats a old GT crome moly frame....the GT i used on one of my builds was a hybrid triple butted crome moly frame....its going to take alot to break it...it wasnt a tough build other than the back break...but strong and know vibration...good luck Dennis

StrontiumEthics · #10 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 11:54 AM

Well after the paint dryed it put a little of it together to see what im facing and here are some pictures. Tell me what you guys think.