650c to 700c Conversion

[Fwish21]

Ok everyone....Here is my question.

I recently became a owner of a Serotta Colorado Tri. It came equipped with 650c rims. I would like to convert it to 700c rims (basically due to the availability of 700c tires compared to 650C). Has anyone done this before? If so, what are my issues with the conversion? Can it be done? Right now the bike has 650c in the front and rear. Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[David Kirk]

While anything is possible this conversion isn't practical. At a minimum you'd need a new fork and also to replace the rear triangle of the frame.

Sorry.

dave

[Fwish21]

I figured on the fork, but didn't know if the rear triangle would have to be changed as well. Thanks!

[deechee]

dude, 650c rules. I love mine.

[Louis]

AE Bike seems to have a very good selection of 650C tires here (http://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30&action=list&category=484&type=T&searchtype=attributesearch&search207=&searchDropDown158=&searchFrom159=&searchTo159=&search24=&searchDropDown152=&searchDropDown209=650c&searchDropDown208=&searchDropDown266=&searchFrom10=&searchTo10=&gobutnsearch=Search)

Price range is from $14 to $104 / tire, clincher and tubular all sorts of manufacturers.