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I have a basic vintage road bike. Is there a difference between the rear and front wheels?
If I replace the rear wheel, do I need to by a wheel specific for the rear of the bike? or are wheels generic and can be placed at either the front or rear of the bike?
Can I modify a front wheel to become a back wheel?
The front and rear wheels are not interchangeable. You cannot modify a front wheel to become a back wheel. Most bikes cannot swap 27" and 700C wheels due to the brake reach.
Most modern wheels have 7speed (126mm) or 8/9/10 speed (130mm) widths for the rear hub. This means that (1) you'll have to have the frame modified to accept the wider wheel, and (2) you'll have to modify your drivetrain to use the aditional gearing.
I suggest finding a used bike at a yard sale or flea market with the same sized wheels as your current bike and swapping the wheels. You should be able to find one for under $20.
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 Parlee Z5 road bike w Campagnolo & Topolino Wheels US $9,999.00
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 1913 VTG ANTIQUE BICYCLE MOTOR-WHEEL Motorwheel Bike NR US $7,495.00
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 Felt AR2 Road Bike 58cm w/ SRAM S60 Wheels & extas!! US $6,000.00
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 triathlon tt bike sram, dt swiss carbon wheels tri bar US $5,400.00
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 ISAAC ROAD BIKE SRAM RED MAVIC WHEELS CARBON NEW US $5,699.00
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 ISAAC ROAD BIKE CAMPAGNOLO 11SPD EASTON WHEELS CARBON US $4,699.00
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 Specialized Demo 7 Down Hill Bike w/ Indy Nine Wheels US $4,400.00
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 Full Carbon Road Bike Shimano Di2 Group Carbon Wheels US $4,399.00
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 ISAAC ROAD BIKE CAMPAGNOLO 11SPD MAVIC WHEELS CARBON US $4,599.00
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 3 wheel Electric Mobility Scooter bike trike NEW 2 Seat US $2,705.10
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 New Full Carbon Road Bike Carbon Wheels 2010 Sram Force US $2,549.00
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 Four (4) Wheel, Four (4) Person Surrey Bike - Bicycle US $2,495.00 |
 Full Carbon Road Bike Carbon Wheels 2010 Sram Force 50 US $2,449.00
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 Stradalli Road Bike Carbon Wheels 2010 Sram Force Group US $2,449.00
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 Rossetti Bike SLX,SRAM RED 55,Suba Wheels US $2,295.00
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Bell Sports Inc 109441 Securikey Key Bike Lock - 6' Sale Price: $7.72  |
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Bell, 6', SecuriKey Lock, 6' Long X 8mm Wide Steel Cable For Low To Medium Crime Areas & Quick Stop Situations, Easy To Coil Up And Store Under Bike Seat, 2 Keys Included. |
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Outback Wheel Arch Bicycle Parking Stand Sale Price: $23.92 Average Rating:  |
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Securely supports one bicycle. Adjustable for wide or narrow tires. Easily connects to additional units to display multiple bikes. Comes fully assembled, no tools required. Patents issued and pending. |
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Avenir Tightrope Cables (12mm / 7 feet) Sale Price: $7.63 Average Rating:  |
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DONT MISS OUT ON THIS EXCELLENT PRODUCT |
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Planet Bike Wheel Tether Bicycle Security Cable (5mm x 31 Inches) Sale Price: $4.99 Average Rating:  |
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Keep your quick-release wheels from wandering away when parking in a risky area with the Wheel Tether from Planet Bike. Designed to thread inside a U-lock or cable lock apparatus, the security cable measures 31 inches long by 5 mm thick and is backed by a limited lifetime warranty... |
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Ready to Roll Sale Price: $19.95 |
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Ready to Roll is a bicycle repair DVD that will help you learn, step by step, how to perform routine maintenance on your bike. Demonstrating each safety check, tune up, and adjustment is Bill Mould, an experienced, professional bike mechanic and master wheel builder from the Washington, DC area... |
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Adrenaline Ride cranks with the most intense and outrageous sports on the planet. From surfing to street skating . . . from motocross to BMX . . . from wakeboarding to snow machines . . . this series has it all... |
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Adrenaline Ride: Reign Down Sale Price: $4.98 |
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Adrenaline Ride cranks with the most intense and outrageous sports on the planet. From surfing to street skating . . . from motocross to BMX . . . from wakeboarding to snow machines . . . this series has it all... |
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