How do I know what size my bicycle tire is?

Check your tire’s sidewall —the numbers there indicate your tire size (roughly its outer diameter and its width, but not always in that order). Typical road bike tire: 700 x 32c indicates a tire that has an outer diameter of 700mm and a width of 32mm.

Who made the free spirit bicycle?

Free Spirit is a Sears brand.

Is a 27 inch bicycle tire the same as a 700C?

These are NOT the same as the 700C tires found on modern road bikes. 27-inch and 700C tires are close enough in size that the inner tubes are compatible; i.e. you can use a 27-inch inner tube in a 700C tire, and vice-versa. However, you can NOT use a 27-inch tire on a 700C wheel, and vice-versa.

Is a 28 inch bike tire the same as 700C?

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.

Are 700c and 29 the same?

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. 29″ tires are popular with mountain bikers; search for 29″ MTB. 700C (ISO size 622) is the most commonly used size for modern road bikes.

IS 700c the same as 26?

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.

What does free spirit mean?

: a person who thinks and acts in an uninhibited way without worrying about normal social rules: nonconformist Their daughter is a real free spirit.

Is FreeSpirit a good bike?

Freespirit provide good looking, practical bikes at excellent value. They have a full range of models to suit all riders, with kids bicycles, mountain bikes and city tourers.

What is a 700c tire in inches?

Many commuters have been rolling to work on 29-inch-wheels for years. All road and cyclocross bikes are built with 700c wheels, which are 29 inches. However, 700c wheels are designed to accommodate a thinner tire.

What does 32 630 mean on a bike tire?

So on your bike the tire is: 28/32 – 630(27 x 1/14) The 630 corresponds to the diameter at the bead for a “27 inch wheel” which is 630mm. So you need to find a wheel with a corresponding rim.

Can I use 700c tires on my 29er?

700C tyres on 29er rims works just fine; just beware of running narrow (25C and below) tyres on wide rims.

What is a 28 bike tire?

Tires with diameters 622 mm and 635 mm are both classified as 28 inch. Oddly enough, tires with an inner diameter of 630 mm are classified as 27 inch. These classifications originate from the time of tire brakes. In those days, the exact outer diameter of the tire was defined by the brake.

What is the difference between 700 and 700c tires?

Yes they are the same. 700 is the nominal diameter of the rim. 700C is the usual standard for road bikes, but small frames or some custom builds may use a 650B. 38 is the width of the tyre, in mm, at the widest point.

Will a 28 tire fit a 700c rim?

As I understand it, a 28″ tyre fits 700c wheels and vice versa, a 27″ tyre wo’nt fit a 700c rim. A 700c inner tube will fit a 27″ wheel (i’m guessng probably a 28″ wheel too).