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Bacchetta Giro 20 --> 24/24 Conversion

Discussion in 'Homebuilt and Modifications' started by Mag1973, Mar 24, 2016.  |  Print Topic

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  1. Mag1973

    Mag1973

    Region:
    NorthWest
    State/Country:
    WA
    City:
    Tacoma
    Ride:
    Bacchetta giro 20
    So I want to know if it is possible to do a 24/24 conversion on a Bacchetta Giro 20. I am planning a cross country ride and would rather carry on size tube and tire rather than two different sizes.
     
    Mag1973, Mar 24, 2016
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  2. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    So in essense, what you're looking for is a lower-riding Bacchetta Giro 26 sort of?

    Per the Bacchetta Giro-26 wheel options page…
    On the Bacchetta Forum a Bobkny stated:

    Just for visual camparison purposes, here is a Bacchetta Giro 20 next to a Bacchetta Strada. So you can sort of get an idea of the increased angle the bike frame will ride at, once both wheels are the same size.

    p1030911.jpg
    ​
     
    A.D., Mar 24, 2016
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  3. Mag1973

    Mag1973

    Region:
    NorthWest
    State/Country:
    WA
    City:
    Tacoma
    Ride:
    Bacchetta giro 20
    So it seems like a 24 is my best option for the front. I have an older Giro 20 (Kelly green, not sure what year) so disc breaks aren't an option. I have contacted Bacchetta and they say a 26/26 is "not recommended" for the Giro 20. I was told it is because of the bikes geometry. I am sure they are correct however, I can't see the difference from looking at the two side by side.
     
    Mag1973, Mar 25, 2016
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  4. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Notice what Bobkny said,
    So it's possible a stock Giro 20 fork may hold a 24 wheel, but if not picking up a fork for a 24" wheel shouldn't be a problem.
     
    A.D., Mar 25, 2016
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