24" wheels on standard mtb frame?

[Grannygrinder]

I'm currently building up a 13.5 inch(i think,very small) Stumpie M2 for my son. He's only 8 so i'm contemplating 24" wheels. Obviously I could run 24" forks on the front and sort out some sort of disc brake for the rear,but can i run them on standard forks and still use 'v' brakes front and rear?I'm thinking it's unlikely but thought i'd ask the question.
Cheers in advance.

 

[hoegaardenadds1]

sorry disc's are the only way! may be able to use magura's upside down? never heard of anyone trying it mind...

 

[Foolzgold]

Wondering if you could use pace forks which have the removable V Brake mounts like my RC 36'sand just move the mounts lower down?

 

[xizang]

Wondering if you could use pace forks which have the removable V Brake mounts like my RC 36'sand just move the mounts lower down?

Sounds possible, otherwise it's discs only.

 

[hoegaardenadds1]

didn't the pace's have an aluminium ring boded on the inside where the clamps go to stop it crushing?

 

[development_cycle]

unles you are builing your own wheels, aren't the axle widths of the hubs used on 24" wheels narrower too?

I had thought of removing the bonded drop-outs from the bottom of a cheap pair of manitous. cutting some of the leg away and re-bonding the drop-out

So that I could give my son a decent 24" wheeled bike.

I have a 24" wheeled bike that I may split and sell you the wheels and tyres (amber wall) from if you do decide to go that way.

Good luck deciding and then pulling it off.