12-10-2022, 04:10 PM
Obviously, this doesn't speak for them all, but they certainly might fit! And not even just barely (as suggested by some sources), but with a lot of room to play with.
This is another GT Tempest frame that I recently purchased. It's originally a 26" alloy touring bike. As you can see, there's lots of head room, and plenty of clearance to increase the tire size up to probably 38c—maybe even 40c. For reference, these are 32c Pirelli P7 Sport tires.
This means there's lots of hope for anyone looking to get into other bike sports (such as gravel) but are discouraged by the prices of new bikes. You may be able to convert your 26er over to whatever you need (road, cyclocross, or gravel) with a pair of 700c wheels!
This is another GT Tempest frame that I recently purchased. It's originally a 26" alloy touring bike. As you can see, there's lots of head room, and plenty of clearance to increase the tire size up to probably 38c—maybe even 40c. For reference, these are 32c Pirelli P7 Sport tires.
This means there's lots of hope for anyone looking to get into other bike sports (such as gravel) but are discouraged by the prices of new bikes. You may be able to convert your 26er over to whatever you need (road, cyclocross, or gravel) with a pair of 700c wheels!