What do bicycle tire sizes mean?

The first number is the diameter of your wheel. The second number (after the X) is the width of your tire. The range for widths is usually between 1 and 3 inches. For example, a 26 x 1.75 size means the tire diameter is 26 inches and the tire width is 1.75 inches.

How do you measure a 26 bike tire?

Standard bike tire sizes place the diameter first and the width second. So, if your diameter was 26 inches, and the width came out to 2.2 inches, the printed measurement would be 26 x 2.2.

Is 26 inch the same as 700C?

A 26 inch, or a 650c wheel is about 1 inch smaller (about 2 inches smaller with road slicks) in diameter than a 700c. Some people think that because 700c wheels are the ‘standard’ for road bikes, they must be better.

Is a 28 inch tire the same as 700C?

28”/700C/29er The wheel sizes 28”, 700C and 29er or 29” all refer to the same rim size: ETRTO 622. The tyres can differ, but the 28”, 700C and 29er are all the exact same rim diameter. The 700 markings will be followed by the width in mm, and the 28 or 29 markings will be followed by the width in inches.

What height does a 26 inch bike fit?

“26” wheel size is perfect for most of adults with a height above 6 feet. Most of the touring bikes and hybrid bikes come in 700C metric wheels, which are also known as 29-inch wheels.

What is the standard road bike tire size?

A standard road tire is 700c x 23mm, indicating a tire diameter of approximately 700mm and a width of 23mm. When shopping for road tires, you’ll look for 700c x your preferred width, 23mm being the slimmest option and going up to 36mm.

Will a 26 inch tire fit on a 700c rim?

Common Tire Sizes 26″ (ISO size 559) is the most commonly used size for modern mountain bikes and is also used by many hybrid bikes. 29″ (ISO size 622) is actually the same rim diameter as 700C, although most 29″ tires will not fit 700C road rims because they’re too wide.

What is a 700c wheel in inches?

All road and cyclocross bikes are built with 700c wheels, which are 29 inches. However, 700c wheels are designed to accommodate a thinner tire. Many come in widths ranging from 18 to 23 millimeters, with touring tires ranging from 25 to 28 millimeters.

Can I put 700c wheels on a 26 inch bike?

Since 700c has a larger diameter than 26-inch wheels, if you are planning to fit 700c on a 26-inch frame, you might need to replace the brakes. Although some cyclocross bikes use V-brakes, you may not find a brake that will fit into the 26-inch frame because the mounting points are usually in different places.

Is 27.5 same as 700c?

Just as a 700C wheel is the same diameter as a 29” (29er) wheel, 650B shares the exact same rim diameter as 27.5 ”. 27.5”/650B rims have a bead seat diameter of 584mm, and 29”/700C rims have a bead seat diameter of 622mm.

Will a 700c tire fit a 29 inch tube?

Mountain bike tyre sizes are usually stated in inches. So a 29 inch MTB tube will have the same diameter as a 700c road wheel, while a 27.5 inch tube will be the same diameter as a 650b road wheel.

What size tires can I put on a 700c rim?

On a ‘700c’ wheel, you can have a range of different widths. 23mm wide tires have been the standard for most road cycling over the past couple decades. You might see a 700x20c, or a 700x25c. On a cyclocross bike or 29-inch mountain bike, you could see tires as wide as 700x35c or 700x58c.