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What does 700c mean for bike tires?

What does 700c mean for bike tires?

700c is the size of your bike tire, according to the ‘French system’. The “700” number is the stated diameter of the bicycle tire in millimeters. “c” is the width code of the tire (as you would see if you looked at your bike from behind or in front).

Are 27.5 Tyres 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.

What is the difference between a 700 and a 700c bicycle tire?

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.

IS 700c same as 26?

What Is The Difference Between a 26 Inch and a 700c Wheel? This brings us around back to the same answer; they are the same diameter, but a 26-inch tire will fit onto a 700c rim but not the other way around because of the difference in rim thickness.

Can you put a 27.5 in tire on a 700c rim?

Fitting 700c Wheels On 26 and 27.5-inch MTBs MTBs designed for 26-inch wheels offer the smallest clearance, but even they can accept a 700c wheel as long as the tire isn’t very big. The chainstay bridge and the fork’s arch will be the areas with the poorest clearance.

Can I replace 27.5 wheels with 700c?

A 27 inch wheel has an O/D of 27 inches. If things are a bit tight you cannot replace a 27 inch with a 700C especially if using larger sized tyres i.e. 38-700 or even 35-700, I know as I have recently tried it. You could probably get away with a small tyre such as 25- or 28-700 but may have to use longer brake arms.

What size is a 700?

700C tires The modern standard for road, cyclocross, and many hybrid tires is 700C. You’ll also find 700C tires on some European-style cruiser bikes. The “700” refers to the rough outer diameter of the tire, although the actual outer diameter will vary greatly, depending on the type of tire and tread pattern.

Can 700c tire fit 26?

This entirely depends on the tire. It’s possible to find 26-inch tires that will fit on 700c rims, but a 700c tire will not fit on a 26-inch rim without stretching the sidewalls of the tire just enough to make it fit, especially if you use a tire with especially thick sidewalls.