Can I use 700C tires on my 29er?

IS 700C 28 or 29?

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. This is the most common wheel size, so look out for familiar markings (such as 28x1.

IS 700C 28 inch?

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 are 700C tires?

700C is used to refer to any tire, rim, or wheel with a 622mm BSD, but it could be on a skinny-tired road bike where the wheel has an actual diameter of only 660mm (which is actually a little LESS than 26 inches!), or a mountain bike with a wheel diameter of over 29 inches.

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.

Is 29-inch bike good for what height?

If you're 5'6' or taller, you should be able to find a 29er model to fit you. Riders more than 6' tall can rejoice: You'll definitely enjoy a more natural riding position with the size and frame geometry of a 29er.

Are 29-inch wheels too big?

The larger mountain bike wheel size, 29-inch wheels, provides the best confidence, especially at speed. Bikes with larger diameter wheels generally feel more stable and cover ground faster, as they hold their line over rough terrain and roll over obstacles with less effort.

What's the difference between 700C, 28 ″ and 29er?

The 29ers can have wider rims and hubs, so check the dropout clearance prior to ordering. We have not yet had a 700C, 28″ or 29er that has been incompatible. So long as you select the 700C listing and use the tire that was on your wheel, your 29er will make a great electric bike. Have more questions? Submit a request

Can a 700c tyre be used on a 29er rim?

29er just refers to the outside diamiter of the tyre the same as 26″ does. So a quite wide 700c tyre, say 700c x 42 should be ok on a 29er rim? Almost definitely. What rim is it? The topic ‘700c or 29er. Are they the same?’ is closed to new replies.

What's the best way to refer to a 700c?

If its being used on a road bike or hybrid, 700c is also a good way to refer to it. If its being used on a mountain bike with a big tire, 29" is also a good way to refer to it. Note that 28" tires do not all fit 622 rims.

What's the difference between 700C and 700B rims?

Our “normal” 700c rims are just 622mm in diameter, while the largely defunct 700a and 700b sizes were 642 and 635mm in bead seat diameter, respectively. These larger diameter rims were intended for narrower tires than the wide rubber historically used on a 700c rim, keeping the same wheel diameter and thus similar ride and standover heights.