IS 700C the 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.
What is the size of 700C wheels?
29 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.
What size wheel is 700x25c?
700x25c indicates a tire with a 700mm outer diameter and a 25mm width. A third type of tire size might appear on either a mountain or a road tire: 25-622 is the International Standardization Organization (ISO) way of identifying the 700x25c tire in the example above.
What size bike wheel should I get for my height?
Size Chart for Mountain Bikes
| Height (ft/in) | Height (cm) | Suggested Wheel Size |
|---|---|---|
| 4’10 – 5’3″ | 147-160cm | 26″ |
| 5’4 “- 5’7” | 160 – 170cm | 26″ |
| 5’5″ – 5’9″ | 165 – 175cm | 27.5″ |
| 5’9″ – 6’0″ | 175 – 183cm | 27.5″ |
What does 700c mean?
700C tires 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. The “C” means NOTHING; it does not stand for “centimeters.” Think about it–a 700-centimeter tire would be HUGE, over 21 feet tall!
Does wheel size matter on a road bike?
The answer is yes. Road bicycles, regardless of their wheel size, are designed lighter, more responsive, and they are geared for the road. Wheel size has nothing to do with the speed of a bicycle on the road.
Is a 700C wheel 28 inches?
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.
