Changing rims from 29 inch to 27.5 inch, V-brake problem I own an old MTB bike, it's beaten up and I'm planning to restore it.
Everything is already done, groupset, crankset, the fork, etc.
The MTB itself is a 29 inch frame and since I want to give this bike to my adult friend with height only 158 cm, I want to change the rim to 27.5 inch
Here lies the problem, the V brake is not low enough to grip the tire when I try to brake
Any solution?
Thanks
The best solution is to use a frame that is designed for 27.5&quot; wheels. For other problems related to wheel size change, see Do 27.5&quot; wheels fit a 29&quot; mtb?. When riding bike you touch the handlebars, saddle and pedals. If the frame is too large, smaller wheels don't help
If you really have to use this exact frame and either have cash to throw around or live somewhere where labour is cheap, it might be possible to add a second set of brake mounts (but find someone who understands welding and heat treatment to do this, especially if the frame is aluminum).