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Would 700c size wheels fit a bike frame that originally came with 26 inch racing wheels?

April 26, 2017bike came fit frame inch originally size wheels

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Would 700c size wheels fit a bike frame that originally came with 26 inch racing wheels?

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700C(622 mm) in a frame meant for 27″(630 mm) often work out just fine, but you might have to switch to something called long-reach brakes though. 27″ was an old road standard, so that’s a fairly common swap.