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Couple of quick questions for the hive mind..
can I put 29in my wheels on a 700cc cx frame with skinny tires and v brakes? Want the wheels to be bombproof.. is there any point or would cyclocross wheels suffice for nipping around town hopping up curbs etc...
and if I do get 700cc wheels.. will they be compatable with xtr972 gearing and 11-36 cassette, thinking of putting a 40 tooth narrow wide ring on it?
I would really apreciate any help with compatibility here as I’ve been riding mountain bikes since year dot but want to build up a cx bike with MTB vibes..?
700c rims are the same diameter as 29ers. I have narrow 29er rims for on my commuter bike, they're great.
CX wheels will be fine, as will road wheels - build them up with 32 spokes and they will be strong enough.
However, finding MTB rims with a braking surface won't be easy these days but finding road/cx rims with a braking surface is very easy.
You can't use a 29er rear wheel as the hub is 135 (or more) and imagine the CX bike is 130
Thanks I ended up getting a pair of Stans alpha 340’s for 140 quid 🤗
Want the wheels to be bombproof
Good luck!