Silas, where are you located? I have a 27" single-speed wheel that is spaced at 120mm, if you'd like to check it for fit...in the Bay Area.
On Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 2:16:23 PM UTC-7 Patrick Moore wrote: > + 1 and Amen. > > On Sun, Aug 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM Julian Westerhout <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Ah -- I just realized that the photo was not from the OP, Silas, but was >> from Iamkeith. >> >> I really do wish folks would sign off with name and location in the email >> -- trying to ascertain who wrote what from emails adresses is, for me at >> least, a bit tough. >> >> Note that we're all asked to do this in iBob list rule #6: "*ANONYMITY >> IS DISCOURAGED: *We are a friendly group with a high degree of trust >> among members. We request that you sign your posts with your real name >> and your location." >> >> Julian Westerhout >> Bloomington, IL >> >> On Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 2:41:41 PM UTC-5 Julian Westerhout wrote: >> >>> Oy vey... >>> >>> Further down the rabbit hole! >>> >>> Schwinn's 26 x 1 3/8 is, of course, a different diameter than other 26 >>> x 1 3/8 rims, and as you note, also different than 26" mtb rims. The >>> Schwinn size is also called S-6, and is 597 mm in diameter. A "British" >>> standard 26 x 1 3/8 rim is 590mm. A 26" mtb rim is 559 mm in diameter. >>> >>> The 700c rims originally on the QB are 622 mm in diameter. The >>> inestimable Sheldon Brown's website has a good rundown on the rim size and >>> nomenclature madness: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html >>> >>> You might get the brakes to fit the S-6 rims -- it might not be ideal, >>> but might work. >>> >>> Tires, on the other hand, will be super scarce -- to my knowledge there >>> are only one or two brands pretty cheapo tires available in that long >>> obsolete size these days. >>> >>> It appears you already have the S-6 wheel set. If those tires are not >>> worn out or dry rotted and you can get the brakes working ok give it a >>> shot. That wheel in your photo is, of course, a coaster brake -- so no >>> backpedaling without braking (and maybe if you go that way the ill-fitting >>> cantilevers won't matter as much) -- be sure to secure the coaster brake's >>> reaction arm securely with a good strong p-clamp to your non-drive-side >>> chain stay. >>> >>> Medium to long term I'd strongly advise getting a new hub and rebuilding >>> your wheel or sourcing a goo 700c single-speed wheel. >>> >>> Meanwhile, have fun! >>> >>> Julian Westerhout >>> Bloomington, IL >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 1:58:09 PM UTC-5 iamkeith wrote: >>> >>>> Well, I wasn't quite correct. The Scwinn wheels I have tires labeled >>>> "26 x 1 3/8 to fit >>>> Scwinn tubilar rim." They're significantly larger diameter than modern >>>> 26"/559 wheels, so I always get confused. Probably not helpful, but >>>> here's >>>> a photo just in case.[image: 20250831_124958.jpg] >>>> On Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 7:51:03 PM UTC-6 iamkeith wrote: >>>> >>>>> As luck would have it, I happen to have both an unbuilt quickbeam >>>>> frame and some old, chrome, 27" Schwinn wheels sitting on my back porch. >>>>> I'll mock it up and take some pictures. Hold my beer.... >>>>> >>>>> On Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 3:00:27 PM UTC-6 Ian A wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Another option is to rebuild your current rear wheel with a new hub. >>>>>> I have reused spokes, nipples and rim with no issues when replacing hubs >>>>>> before, but reusing spokes isn't always considered best practice. >>>>>> https://www.modernbike.com/surly-ultra-new-fix-free-hub-rear-32h-120mm-black >>>>>> >>>>>> On Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 1:40:14 PM UTC-7 Ian A wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> There's three issues, maybe four: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 1) brake reach. As Julian noted, if they can be made to work, they >>>>>>> may be less effective due to the extra reach >>>>>>> 2) the Quickbeam has 120mm dropouts. Most of those freewheel 27" >>>>>>> wheelsets are 126mm >>>>>>> 3) the chrome rims don't brake in the wet >>>>>>> 4) the freewheel hub on the donor wheel may not give the right >>>>>>> chainline >>>>>>> >>>>>>> But, a 120mm oln 27" rear wheel with the right SS freewheel could be >>>>>>> used. No need to change the front wheel. A 700/27" combo would work and >>>>>>> would maintain braking in the wet. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Why not just put out a wanted to buy request for an economical >>>>>>> suitable wheel on the list? Someone will be holding! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> IanA >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Friday, August 29, 2025 at 8:57:43 AM UTC-7 Silas Bussmann wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Has anyone tried putting 27" wheels on a Quickbeam? I want to >>>>>>>> sabotage one of the old schwinns from craigslist but want to make sure >>>>>>>> those pretty chrome 27" wheels will fit before destroying something >>>>>>>> beautiful. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Backstory - current wheels run 38c tires on nice wide rims. >>>>>>>> Discovered CRACKED rear hub flange and looking for economical >>>>>>>> replacement >>>>>>>> that can comfortably run 32c + tires but 27" x 1 3/8's would also >>>>>>>> suffice. 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