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Are 28 and 29 bike tires the same?

Are 28 and 29 bike tires the same?

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.

How tall should you be for a 29-inch bike?

You need to be at least 7 ft tall to ride a 29er.

Do 700C tires fit 29er?

A 700C tire will fit on a 29-inch rim – without any adjustments necessary for width and casing length. A 29-inch wheel is the same as a 700C wheel. In fact, a 29-inch tire will fit on your 700C wheel without any fiddling with either width or length.

What’s the difference between a 27.5 and a 29er mountain bike?

You may have already guessed by now, however, I will explain for those who are new to the terms. A 27.5 refers to a Mountain Bikes with 27.5-inch wheels. A 29er is a Mountain Bike with 29-inch wheels. While you can have full-suspension or Hardtail in either wheel size, most bikes are referred to by wheel size.

Which is better 27.5 in wheels or 29 in wheels?

Many riders feel more confident with larger wheels. 27.5 in. wheels are lighter. There’s no way around it; a larger wheel is heavier. Bikes with 29 in. wheels can weigh about 2 lbs. more than bikes with 27.5 in. wheels due to more wheel material and more tire rubber.

How tall do you have to be to ride a 29 in mountain bike?

Test ride both wheel sizes if you can. Taller riders, especially those over 6 ft. tall, may prefer the feel of a bike with 29 in. wheels. However, a bike with 27.5 in. wheels can also fit tall riders well, so decide where your priorities are related to acceleration, traction, attack angle and weight first.

How big is a 26 inch mountain bike wheel?

There are French sizes for variants of the 26″ wheel; however, the most common 26″ wheel, which is denoted by 26×1.0, or 559mm BSD, does not have a designated French size.

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