26” to 24” work?

[Milzy]

My daughter’s Squish bike has her on her tip toes with seat down. If I put 24 inch wheels on the frame would be lower. However it isn’t disc brakes so I’d need to move the rim brakes down an inch.
I could do with an old 24 inch wheel to check if it’s possible. Some frames are made to use both sizes. Hoping by summer a growth spurt occurs.

 

[Sharky]

What sort of seat post clamp does she have?
Is it one not integrated to the seat post?

It's possible to rotate the saddle rail clips, so they are on the underside of the bracket and thus about an inch lower.

 

[Drago]

What about crank clearance when leaning into a corner? As I kid I did this mod and ended up in hospital having my balls stitched back into my scrotum.

 

[Reynard]

Errr, I ride junior bikes (both 24 inch and 26 inch wheels, as well as 650c), and *I* can't reach the floor with my toes at all on any of them when the saddle is in the right position. I have to slide off the saddle when I come to a stop.

She must be pedalling that bike with her knees around her ears...

FWIW, I'm 4ft 11 and all three bikes are the right frame size for me.

 

[brommieinkorea]

You should not be able to touch the ground with your butt on the saddle if the height is properly adjusted. What's a "squish" bike ?

 

[FrankCrank]

Think Mr D gave a good description of a squish bike

 

[Ming the Merciless]

What about crank clearance when leaning into a corner? As I kid I did this mod and ended up in hospital having my balls stitched back into my scrotum.

Ah, so your real name is Dragons

 

[MichaelW2]

The 26" squish has 152mm short cranks but no info on bottom bracket height.
I acquired a nice 24" girls bike for some visitors and it is a good inbeteen size. 24" is often skipped but should have more appreciation.

 

[figbat]

You say “move the rim brakes down an inch” like it’s a trivial matter. Are they calipers or Vs? Neither is trivial.

 

[Dogtrousers]

You say “move the rim brakes down an inch” like it’s a trivial matter. Are they calipers or Vs? Neither is trivial.

I was going to post something like this. An inch is miles when it comes to rim brakes and even if you could do it I'd worry about safety/effectiveness of the brakes as a result.

 

[Milzy]

Today I picked up a local MTB bike from gumtree 24 inch wheels & a slightly smaller frame. Disc brakes with everything in great condition for just £30. Best bike bargain ever.
The Squish bike will remain in the stable ready for a growth spurt. Can’t move for bikes now, but the princess can do her ride to feed the goats in comfort now.

 

[Dogtrousers]

The goats breathe a sigh of relief

 

[brommieinkorea]

Drago's testicles,goats ,and "squish" bikes. This is still a cycling forum?

 

[cyberknight]

there was a story from a co worker about the time he visited a lady of ill repute and was offered a service of nailing bits to a plank , dunno why thus comes to mind right now ................

 

[Drago]

This is still a cycling forum?

Not since Chris Rea sued.