I have good news and bad news. My big plan for this bike revolved around the wheels. I managed to pick up a 24" Monark wheel set and REALLY wanted to run a set of cream Thick Bricks. I put them on the bike and the rear rubs. I may have one more trick up my sleeve to get it it to clear better but I think that I may be going back to the original 26" wheels as soon as I can find a set of cream tires. I can ride it the way it is but there is some rub and the the chain wants to slap the rubber as well. Otherwise I guess I am done.