Big_oll Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 (edited) Hi guys,i've got a revell and was wandering what it would ride like if i welded some new brake mounts on it so it would take a 24" wheel? Would it ride like a shed?How different is the geometry between 24" frames and 26" ones?If anyone has any idea or has done it, let me know!oliver Edited January 28, 2008 by Big_oll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_ Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 theoretically it should work, you need to take about 20mm off the bb height, but the w/b and rear end length will remain the same, I cant remember the geo of the revel but It could work GIve it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Davies Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Hi guys,i've got a revell and was wandering what it would ride like if i welded some new brake mounts on it so it would take a 24" wheel? Would it ride like a shed?How different is the geometry between 24" frames and 26" ones?If anyone has any idea or has done it, let me know!oliveryou would probably find the bottom bracket quite low....and it might look a bit wierd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_ Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 you would probably find the bottom bracket quite low....and it might look a bit wierd the bb height wont actually change in comparison to the axels, the +30 on a zoot is the same as the +30 on a stock just as its an inch lower its the eqivilent of +10ish on a stock.What is the geo on the revel frame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 i use a 26" bike with 24"-26". that way it gets an extra bit of bb heightif you use dual 24", then the wb is a little shorter, but the geometry doesn't change cus its still level, just a little lower. If it has disc mounts, use a disc brake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1a2bcio8 Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 I remember Phil Feeney had a 26" curtis frame converted although it was at the time of being built. I think all that was done was the brake bosses were moved down to accommodate a rim brake on the back. The geometry stayed the same (correct me if I'm wrong) but the bike clearly rode ok as you can tell from his level of riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 will feel sluggish i imagine. but should definately work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 The geometry is the least of your problems - just the whole bike will be 1" lower,Its your welding skills i'd worry about! But as Disasterboy said, going disc would solve thet problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy04 Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 i would only recommend if you are a good welder as it could weaken the frame plus you want the brake mounts to be firmly in place lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Aston Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 tyre clearance could be an issue depending on the style of the chain stays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 i would only recommend if you are a good welder as it could weaken the frame plus you want the brake mounts to be firmly in place lolits a steel frame so wont be too much of an issue. i cant remember what the bb rise on a revell is but if its +20 then i should be ok. backend will be very long though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 revell have disc mounts dont they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_oll Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Its your welding skills i'd worry about!i would only recommend if you are a good welder as it could weaken the frame plus you want the brake mounts to be firmly in place lolhaha, i can weld, there won't be a problem there.Would the chainstays be weirdly long???I might just make an adjuster bracket with a built in booster type arrangement...hmmmm....weird topic to bring it up in but check out the booster i made,Sooo, has anyone done it apart from the guy mentioned earlier???oliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riddlers Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Ive ridden 24's on 26 frames....but like f**k Id weld new brake bosses on Im not doubting your welding, but you know how thin chainstays are? Your gonna have to be mega careful you don't blow a hole in them. And imagine if it not perfect and you get a load of pigeon shit.....and it lets go ontop of a 10ft drop. I think poo would come out and teeth might snap off.I know it looks a bit wank, but when I used to ride BMX, if the rear didnt have V mounts, you'd cut the chainstays off a MTB frame so you have the mounts and brace and jubilee clip it to the back end. job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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