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Clever solution and cheaper than a new frame to run 700c wheels but not [b]very[/b] cheap at £48 for 2 - but as no-one seems to be selling a Kaffenback and I have 2 mtb frames which could be converted ...............
Question is, do they work, is there any loss in braking power and what size tyre can you get in there?
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run one on back of my fugly(an old trek easton frame/cx stylee drops with 700c wheels, cx style carbon fork on front) fit and forget but probably the heaviest component on bike except for my moobs
couldn't find a cheaper alternative
not sure on max tyre width running 32mm and that is fine
edit - as per comment on weight - solid and thick steel and bolt on firm so i don't think any loss in braking power
Thanks antigee. As you say, they are the cheapest alternative but still pricy and add over 1/2 lb weight as I was going to get both ends.
On balance I think it will be better and easier to go along the same route as yourself ie. cx/road front fork (Pomp/Kaff forks are only an extra £11 to the adaptor) and the adjuster on the rear.